My friend says a dentist is paid to work on your teeth therefore you should get what you ask for. He ended up doing lots of work on my teeth (which I needed) but charged me hundreds of pounds (even though I am meant to be NHS) and my front teeth are now SHORTER than the rest of my teeth making me look like a vampire (since my "fang" teeth look really long now. I am getting a new dentist cos there is no way I am complaining to my old dentist cos he has a Robbie Williams ego!!!!! Why did my best dentist have to set up an exclusively private dental practise?????
My old dentist refused to put veneers on my front teeth even though I want them...?
Its really hard to get a good dentist now...most NHS have gone private...I feel sorry for the poor people that cant afford to pay, it must be hard on them....hope you manage to get your teeth sorted and find another Dentist that does not rip you off.
Reply:The NHS do not supply veneers !
Vanity is not covered by the NHS !
Reply:Dentistry is a scam.
That crap that CLeans your teeth really strips away enamal so you needd more visits. They will do all sorts of horribl crapa nd tell you what you need done and you believe them because they are doctors and you assume they are honest.
he was just scamming you.
Reply:Before you leave your NHS dentist, think about it very carefully. They are rarer than gold dust and once you leave one you may not find another. My advice is not to leave unless he is proven to be really incompetent. In that case, leaving is not the solution, but a complaint. However, from what you say, your dentist appears to have put a lot of work into your treatment and he may have some good clinical reasons for doing what he did. Aesthetics is something very subjective but if the work is basically good and sound, ask yourself if he might be right in refusing to fit verneers for you. As for the charges, treatment under NHS is not cheap these days, but still cheaper than going private. Ask for a breakdown of the bill if you're not happy.
Reply:Hey Dannii, I've just looked up your profile and the questions you ask make you out to be a rather vain, immature girl. Get away from the mirror and get a life.
Reply:"a dentist is paid to work on your teeth therefore you should get what you ask for"
You haven't thought that through, have you? Dental treatment is not like getting your hair cut in a new style! By your logic, 'a surgeon is paid to do operations so he should operate on me if I want it'.
Getting veneers means that your own teeth have to be trimmed to allow the veneer to be fitted. As you are talking about your upper front teeth you should understand that these teeth need to withstand a lot of pressure when you bite into food. Depending on how your teeth bite together, veneers might be unsuitable for you as they could keep falling off. Then you would need crowns to cover up the trimmed tooth. This is all very expensive and you will have lost a lot of healthy tooth tissue because you insisted on an unsuitable treatment.
If a procedure is not clinically justified then a GOOD dentist will refuse to carry out your request. A BAD DENTIST would have done as you asked even if it isn't necessary or in your best interests, ruined your teeth and taken your money.
It sounds to me like your dentist is a good one who won't be bullied into doing unnecessary procedures. Good for him!
Reply:I really would advise against leaving NHS... If thats what you are thinking... Veneers are just stuck over filed down teeth.. they need to be replaced fairly often I believe, and if one falls out, you're going to be stuck with horrible filed down teeth until they can replace it.
I haver just had a filling, and am due for a root canal treatment, totaling £300.. I had a bad infection which has damaged my teeth.. I would give anything to be able to get an NHS dentist..Im not skint, but Im not really in a position to throw money away.
Veneers are not really an option unless you really can afford the upkeep.. Polishing, relacements..Now maybe you can afford it now, but think about when you're old... SO many young people live in the now and dont contemplate the bigger picture.
Well, good luck..
Reply:Maybe you have a rat of a dentist
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Dentist please. bite adjustment.?
Had a root canal and crown done a while ago, bout 8 wks. There was a slight discomfort and sensitivity to the cold. Found out that the cavity that the dentist filled in next to the tooth was not completely sealed and that was causing the sensitivity to the cold. Dentist did bite adjustment as well. Now my bite feels off and I think I am aggrivating my jaw by constantly trying to find a decent position for my teeth.
Has waiting the 8 wks to have an adjustment put my bite off, and how long till it clears up?
Has my dentist shaved off too much and if so what can be done about it?
Dentist please. bite adjustment.?
Eight weeks is way too long. If you feel your bite is off, then it is. Call the dentist and make an appointment ASAP. It's up to the dentist to find the right bite for you, not for you to have to try to find a comfortable position. You need another bite adjustment.
You should be able to feel that your bite is comfortable before you leave the office. Your teeth may be sensitive for a bit longer after the adjustment due to the traumatic occlusion (literally, hurtful bite).
Has waiting the 8 wks to have an adjustment put my bite off, and how long till it clears up?
Has my dentist shaved off too much and if so what can be done about it?
Dentist please. bite adjustment.?
Eight weeks is way too long. If you feel your bite is off, then it is. Call the dentist and make an appointment ASAP. It's up to the dentist to find the right bite for you, not for you to have to try to find a comfortable position. You need another bite adjustment.
You should be able to feel that your bite is comfortable before you leave the office. Your teeth may be sensitive for a bit longer after the adjustment due to the traumatic occlusion (literally, hurtful bite).
Dentist out there?
Hi, I'm a 10th grade student who has interest being a dentist.
But I'm not sure if I have what it takes to be a dentist. How do you know if being a dentist is right for you?
Also, I heard there is a shortened program for dentistry right after college. What are those?
Please help. I desperately need your help
THank you
Dentist out there?
In 11th grade, i became a dental assistant for a local dentist that was willing to train. It gave me a lot of insight into the profession. I highly suggest you try the same. It is a lot of fun and looks good on future resume/applications.
never heard of a shortened program.
-angel-
Reply:hi,which country you r from.dentistry is a graduate course of 4yrs or academics and practice and an year of internship.nice field.love dentistry.
But I'm not sure if I have what it takes to be a dentist. How do you know if being a dentist is right for you?
Also, I heard there is a shortened program for dentistry right after college. What are those?
Please help. I desperately need your help
THank you
Dentist out there?
In 11th grade, i became a dental assistant for a local dentist that was willing to train. It gave me a lot of insight into the profession. I highly suggest you try the same. It is a lot of fun and looks good on future resume/applications.
never heard of a shortened program.
-angel-
Reply:hi,which country you r from.dentistry is a graduate course of 4yrs or academics and practice and an year of internship.nice field.love dentistry.
Dentist complaint in Texas. Who do I contact?
My dentist has improperly billed us for medical charges, then they billed the insurance company and was paid twice. They owed us $2600 for 2 months before finally paying. Plus the insurance company denied a $150.00 charge, the dentist finally admitted they billed it wrong and would correct it, I made them give it to me in writing that they would correct it. It has been a month and they have not resubmitted it to the insurance company. Who do I file a complaint to?
I'm not upset with the insurance carrier so I wouldn't file with the Insurance commisioner and the dentist performed proper work so I wouldn't file with the Dental state board. Right?
Who else could I contact other than the BBB?
Dentist complaint in Texas. Who do I contact?
Call your insurance company and tell them the dentist defrauded them. They have investigators and really love when a provider tries to swindle them.
You can also call the licensing board and report it as an ethical issue with them-they will send a letter to the provider which they have to respond to within xx days.
Then call the taxing authority and explain how the provider gained interest on your money and did not return it, hence it becomes income for him which more than likely was not claimed...
Reply:I'm a dentist.
Calm yourself down!
Lady, your story is choc full of holes, and it appears to me that you are nothing more than a problematic patient, i.e. someone who has a huge chip on her shoulder and is perpetually looking for trouble.
First off, how do you know the doctor "improperly billed you for medical charges"? There are some procedures we do that should be filed to medical insurance rather than dental insurance.
Second, how do you know they were paid twice for the same procedure? There are some procedures that are indeed done repeatedly and billed repeatedly.
Third, if they were paid twice by the insurance, they don't owe YOU $2600, they owe the INSURANCE COMPANY $2600.
Fourth, your demanding that they "give it to you in writing" is preposterous. We don't owe our patients any such documentation in writing. What we owe our patients is correct accounting and billing, and if a mistake has been made, we must correct it. So, you're barking up the wrong tree.
Fifth, if the dentist has to resubmit that $150 claim to the insurance, they will do it. From your post, it doesn't sound as though they billed YOU for the $150. So what is your problem?
Sixth, you need to realize that communication between the doctor's office and insurance doesn't occur instantaneously. How do you KNOW they haven't resubmitted the claim to the insurance? Maybe they did and the insurance hasn't processed it. If anything, dental offices are super-fast when it comes to submitting claims. After all, we don't get paid unless we submit insurance claims. It's the insurance companies that are painfully slow when it comes to processing claims, and they are notorious for dicking us around throughout the process--asking for written explanations for procedures, asking for more x-rays, etc. And all of these additional requests by insurance companies are made by snail-mail. We get a letter from them saying that they couldn't process the claim because they need such-and-such. It can take two months to get paid for our work.
Let us say, for argument's sake, that everything you claim about the doctor's office was true. You STILL don't have any material justification for filing a complaint with anyone. Mistakes happen, especially where billing is concerned. It's a complicated process, and the people to whom you'd file your little complaint are well aware of it. They will be hard-pressed to believe that the office tried to fraudulently bill for something. And furthermore, if the doctor's office has taken steps to correct their mistake, your complaint will be all but ignored.
All you will accomplish by filing a complaint, my dear, is make yourself look like a pain in the ***. Is that what you want?
I'm not upset with the insurance carrier so I wouldn't file with the Insurance commisioner and the dentist performed proper work so I wouldn't file with the Dental state board. Right?
Who else could I contact other than the BBB?
Dentist complaint in Texas. Who do I contact?
Call your insurance company and tell them the dentist defrauded them. They have investigators and really love when a provider tries to swindle them.
You can also call the licensing board and report it as an ethical issue with them-they will send a letter to the provider which they have to respond to within xx days.
Then call the taxing authority and explain how the provider gained interest on your money and did not return it, hence it becomes income for him which more than likely was not claimed...
Reply:I'm a dentist.
Calm yourself down!
Lady, your story is choc full of holes, and it appears to me that you are nothing more than a problematic patient, i.e. someone who has a huge chip on her shoulder and is perpetually looking for trouble.
First off, how do you know the doctor "improperly billed you for medical charges"? There are some procedures we do that should be filed to medical insurance rather than dental insurance.
Second, how do you know they were paid twice for the same procedure? There are some procedures that are indeed done repeatedly and billed repeatedly.
Third, if they were paid twice by the insurance, they don't owe YOU $2600, they owe the INSURANCE COMPANY $2600.
Fourth, your demanding that they "give it to you in writing" is preposterous. We don't owe our patients any such documentation in writing. What we owe our patients is correct accounting and billing, and if a mistake has been made, we must correct it. So, you're barking up the wrong tree.
Fifth, if the dentist has to resubmit that $150 claim to the insurance, they will do it. From your post, it doesn't sound as though they billed YOU for the $150. So what is your problem?
Sixth, you need to realize that communication between the doctor's office and insurance doesn't occur instantaneously. How do you KNOW they haven't resubmitted the claim to the insurance? Maybe they did and the insurance hasn't processed it. If anything, dental offices are super-fast when it comes to submitting claims. After all, we don't get paid unless we submit insurance claims. It's the insurance companies that are painfully slow when it comes to processing claims, and they are notorious for dicking us around throughout the process--asking for written explanations for procedures, asking for more x-rays, etc. And all of these additional requests by insurance companies are made by snail-mail. We get a letter from them saying that they couldn't process the claim because they need such-and-such. It can take two months to get paid for our work.
Let us say, for argument's sake, that everything you claim about the doctor's office was true. You STILL don't have any material justification for filing a complaint with anyone. Mistakes happen, especially where billing is concerned. It's a complicated process, and the people to whom you'd file your little complaint are well aware of it. They will be hard-pressed to believe that the office tried to fraudulently bill for something. And furthermore, if the doctor's office has taken steps to correct their mistake, your complaint will be all but ignored.
All you will accomplish by filing a complaint, my dear, is make yourself look like a pain in the ***. Is that what you want?
Dentist phobia?
I haven't been to the dentist for two years because the last time i went i passed out with fear and smacked my head on a dentist chair. It's not completely irrational because one time i didn't have enough local anaesthetic and when it came to the drill i jumped a mile. I have to have a filling in a couple of weeks and i don't know what to do to try and calm myself before having it. Any advice? Does anyone else have a an overwhelming fear of the dentist? What helps?
Dentist phobia?
Discuss how you are feeling with your dentist, he or she will understand where you are coming from and should be more than willing to talk with you regarding your fears. As a dentist myself I have seen many patients with a fear of dental exams/procedures. There are medications that can be prescribed to help you relax, but a simple talk with your dentist may be all you need to help get rid of your fear.
Reply:sorry to hear that... best advice is take 2 to 4 paramol painkillers.. available from chemist over the counter.. well before you go ... that plus the pain relief the dentist gives will be ok.. also agree with dentist that if pain is too much you will raise your arm.. he should stop and let you compose yourself... relax
Reply:Face the fear and dont run away from it. I know it's hard but at least you got to try. What i do if i need medical attention at the doctors/dentists i sing a song i love in my head. It helps me forget where i am and keeps me calm and relaxed.
Dentists are on your side so try and be friends with them instead of running away. Good luck and think positive.
Reply:defeintely shouldnt worry about the dentist
thats a childish fear
be confident in yourself.
:)
Reply:i am really scared of the dentist...the day before yesterday i had to get my tooth pulled out.it was infected.i went through the injections.the dentist numbed my tooth and she tried to pull out the tooth.i could not do it.so my dentist transfered me to a professional oral surgeon.he was brilliant.they put me to sleep and then they took out the tooth.i felt nothing.
Reply:Hi yes i did but a few years ago since then with a toothache i went to a private dentist and talked about the fear which was the pain i remembered when having a filling,you then always expect that pain so i never went for years,well the private dentist was tops he put me to sleep this went on for any treatment for about 3 years when then he talked about trying to give that up so i tried treatment without going to sleep with the dentist taking to me all the time telling me what he was doing its done the trick i dont mind going to the dentist now .But now go nhs
Reply:dentists freak me to i aint been 4 about 3 years now and ill only go if im in agony. perhaps we can comfort each other.
Reply:the last time I went was 30 years ago, and then it was cos I had to go with the pain i had a tooth broke from an accident and had to get it out, and I vowed never again I had gas and could feel every thing . I woke up soaking from the sweat, so I said never again, the last one I pulled myself as with many others as a boy, tied some fish gut to the tooth and to the door handle and kicked the door shut works every time,
and I am 65, with a mouth full of dentures,
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Dentist phobia?
Discuss how you are feeling with your dentist, he or she will understand where you are coming from and should be more than willing to talk with you regarding your fears. As a dentist myself I have seen many patients with a fear of dental exams/procedures. There are medications that can be prescribed to help you relax, but a simple talk with your dentist may be all you need to help get rid of your fear.
Reply:sorry to hear that... best advice is take 2 to 4 paramol painkillers.. available from chemist over the counter.. well before you go ... that plus the pain relief the dentist gives will be ok.. also agree with dentist that if pain is too much you will raise your arm.. he should stop and let you compose yourself... relax
Reply:Face the fear and dont run away from it. I know it's hard but at least you got to try. What i do if i need medical attention at the doctors/dentists i sing a song i love in my head. It helps me forget where i am and keeps me calm and relaxed.
Dentists are on your side so try and be friends with them instead of running away. Good luck and think positive.
Reply:defeintely shouldnt worry about the dentist
thats a childish fear
be confident in yourself.
:)
Reply:i am really scared of the dentist...the day before yesterday i had to get my tooth pulled out.it was infected.i went through the injections.the dentist numbed my tooth and she tried to pull out the tooth.i could not do it.so my dentist transfered me to a professional oral surgeon.he was brilliant.they put me to sleep and then they took out the tooth.i felt nothing.
Reply:Hi yes i did but a few years ago since then with a toothache i went to a private dentist and talked about the fear which was the pain i remembered when having a filling,you then always expect that pain so i never went for years,well the private dentist was tops he put me to sleep this went on for any treatment for about 3 years when then he talked about trying to give that up so i tried treatment without going to sleep with the dentist taking to me all the time telling me what he was doing its done the trick i dont mind going to the dentist now .But now go nhs
Reply:dentists freak me to i aint been 4 about 3 years now and ill only go if im in agony. perhaps we can comfort each other.
Reply:the last time I went was 30 years ago, and then it was cos I had to go with the pain i had a tooth broke from an accident and had to get it out, and I vowed never again I had gas and could feel every thing . I woke up soaking from the sweat, so I said never again, the last one I pulled myself as with many others as a boy, tied some fish gut to the tooth and to the door handle and kicked the door shut works every time,
and I am 65, with a mouth full of dentures,
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Does your dentist "cater to cowards?"?
We were very poor growing up, and with 7 kids, my parents couldn't afford regular check ups. So I had to have 8 fillings when I was 12. The dentist was barbaric, and drilled all at one time with no novocaine. I left their sobbing and traumatized. I swear I would never go back! And I didn't until I had to at age 24. Still scary has heck. Now, 30 years later, I go every six motnhs, and my dentist knows my history. He gives me nitrous oxide before he starts anything. Yes, I'm still a baby about the dentist drill. We have a "Gentle Dentist" in town who has nitrous and also gives oral sedation for just fillings. Is this a growing trend? Are there others like me who just can't get over their fear?
Does your dentist "cater to cowards?"?
my husband grew up in england, and when he broke his face, neck and back playing rugby for the national team, they used his teeth to tie him back together...no pain meds...he has to be given a drug the night before and two more in there...and I have to have an ambulance to a lift assist to get him back in the house (he is 6'5" and last time, with no help, he dropped on his head). now that he has gone afew times, drugged, he can do it with less and less...thank God, because the only person who had nightmares about his going to the dentist was me!
Reply:it actually says that on my othos buisness card
my dentist sucks! he is a sucky sucky man sucky sucky.
Reply:I am not scared of going to the dentist so I wouldn't know.
My son's go to a Pediatric Dentist, which I wish you could
have gone to when you were 12 and if my sons are scared
or nervous he caters to them.
Does your dentist "cater to cowards?"?
my husband grew up in england, and when he broke his face, neck and back playing rugby for the national team, they used his teeth to tie him back together...no pain meds...he has to be given a drug the night before and two more in there...and I have to have an ambulance to a lift assist to get him back in the house (he is 6'5" and last time, with no help, he dropped on his head). now that he has gone afew times, drugged, he can do it with less and less...thank God, because the only person who had nightmares about his going to the dentist was me!
Reply:it actually says that on my othos buisness card
my dentist sucks! he is a sucky sucky man sucky sucky.
Reply:I am not scared of going to the dentist so I wouldn't know.
My son's go to a Pediatric Dentist, which I wish you could
have gone to when you were 12 and if my sons are scared
or nervous he caters to them.
Dentist recommended a bridge..financial questions?
My dentist suggested that I have a bridge done yesterday. But since I already had my insurance company pay for a new crown last year, some part of the bridge (crown part??) can't be covered this time. However, she called me back this morning and indicated that her dentist office would reimburse part of the bridge cost (a new crown for the bridge?? I guess)....I am really confused. Why would the dentist reimburse a big chunk of the cost? If everything works out, how much will I end up paying?...I can smell something fishy ....any suggestion is welcome. thanks.
Dentist recommended a bridge..financial questions?
Visit this website.
www.healthsavings.ourperfectcard.com
I have had them for 3 years now. I use them for things that my insurance company does not cover or if I have maxed out my benefits. I signed up online and had my benefits active in 2 hours and they have covered all procedures from Root Canals, Cleanings, Fillings etc.
Hope this helps.
Reply:It is hard to say without understanding why the dentist thinks you need a bride. It is good though that they will reimburse for the crown, it shows that they are willing to take some responsibility for whatever the reason is hat you need the bridge. My 3 crown bridge is costing $3300.00.
Dentist recommended a bridge..financial questions?
Visit this website.
www.healthsavings.ourperfectcard.com
I have had them for 3 years now. I use them for things that my insurance company does not cover or if I have maxed out my benefits. I signed up online and had my benefits active in 2 hours and they have covered all procedures from Root Canals, Cleanings, Fillings etc.
Hope this helps.
Reply:It is hard to say without understanding why the dentist thinks you need a bride. It is good though that they will reimburse for the crown, it shows that they are willing to take some responsibility for whatever the reason is hat you need the bridge. My 3 crown bridge is costing $3300.00.
Why do dentist do this?
I went to 4 different dentist over 2 monthsI had a fear of the numbness they all said you have to have a mandibular block to remove lower teeth, found a dentist that did a ligamaject numbed just the tooth lower jaw pulled it out no numb face,cheek,lip,tongue, just the tooth, it was great could have saved a bunch of money but they all said can not do anything but the block, not true why do dentist do this are some not skilled enough to give ligamaject and numb just a lower tooth, this has been around for years what is the problem are they to lazy to give the shots around the root or just again not skilled enough, my new dentist did great with this
Why do dentist do this?
1. Not everyone has a ligmaject
2. Ligmaject is not always reliable or possible
3. Ligmaject can cause post-op pain for some people
Reply:THAT DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK ON EVERYBODY WHAT IF YOU WERE FEELING IT DURING THE EXTRACTION AND THE DENTIST HAD TO GIVE YOU A BLOCK ANYWAYS WOULDNT YOU HAVE RATHER BEEN TOLD THAT WAS A POSSIBILITY
Reply:It's not an issue of keeping the ligamaject machine a secret or a matter of skill; this is a relatively new technique/machine that not all practioners know about, and is not a standard practice technique. the device works by placing an injection into the periodontal ligament (PDL). PDL injections are done in dentistry (without the device), but are not done on a regular basis since the injection is (1) technique sensitive (2) unpredictable (3) does not last very long (even though the anesthesia is rapid) and (4) usually attempted as a last resort when other blocks fail
As for not telling someone who has anxiety attacks about the PDL injection, would you honestly want to hear about an injection that has all of those negative aspects? The mandibular injection/block is a single injection that is a consistently dependable block that helps to anesthetize all nerves that are associated with pulling a lower third molar. the PDL on the other hand, is needs to be injected not in just one location, but multiple ones around the tooth.
And as for being lazy, i would hate for my patients to think that i'm doing the mandibular block because i'm lazy. I'm doing it because i'm making sure that ALL of their nerves, from the inferior alveolar and lingual, and some accessory nerves, are numb, prior to me going in and extracting/yanking out their tooth. Teeth are not innervated by one nerve going to each tooth; they are innervated by a series of nerves, and for the lower jaw, the inferior alveolar is the primary one.
Here are some links to help you understand why we numb with the mandibular block:
http://www.cda-adc.ca/jcda/vol-67/issue-...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inferior_al...
As for it being around for 10 years, if it was such a succesful techinque, you would think it would be more used and more well known. What we do in dentistry is what is tried and true; the fact that most professionals didn't offer this technique may go to show that it isn't a standard procedure for a reason.
Reply:The first thing that popped out at me was the comment about saving money since you didn't have a mandibular block injection... first of all, you don't pay for anesthesia seperately, it's included in the fee for dental treatment, no matter what it is.
The second thing that popped was dentists not being 'skilled'...there can be 5 people who excel at doing the same thing, but ultimately only one will beat out the others.. like in a cooking contest.
Some dentists prefer the block, some prefer the lig...it's a matter of preference... kind of like choosing how to get rid of snow... you can shovel it or remove it with a snow-blower... two ways to do it, but the same outcome.
I'm happy you've found a dentist that you like, and more importantly, that you trust and feel comfortable with.
:)
Why do dentist do this?
1. Not everyone has a ligmaject
2. Ligmaject is not always reliable or possible
3. Ligmaject can cause post-op pain for some people
Reply:THAT DOES NOT ALWAYS WORK ON EVERYBODY WHAT IF YOU WERE FEELING IT DURING THE EXTRACTION AND THE DENTIST HAD TO GIVE YOU A BLOCK ANYWAYS WOULDNT YOU HAVE RATHER BEEN TOLD THAT WAS A POSSIBILITY
Reply:It's not an issue of keeping the ligamaject machine a secret or a matter of skill; this is a relatively new technique/machine that not all practioners know about, and is not a standard practice technique. the device works by placing an injection into the periodontal ligament (PDL). PDL injections are done in dentistry (without the device), but are not done on a regular basis since the injection is (1) technique sensitive (2) unpredictable (3) does not last very long (even though the anesthesia is rapid) and (4) usually attempted as a last resort when other blocks fail
As for not telling someone who has anxiety attacks about the PDL injection, would you honestly want to hear about an injection that has all of those negative aspects? The mandibular injection/block is a single injection that is a consistently dependable block that helps to anesthetize all nerves that are associated with pulling a lower third molar. the PDL on the other hand, is needs to be injected not in just one location, but multiple ones around the tooth.
And as for being lazy, i would hate for my patients to think that i'm doing the mandibular block because i'm lazy. I'm doing it because i'm making sure that ALL of their nerves, from the inferior alveolar and lingual, and some accessory nerves, are numb, prior to me going in and extracting/yanking out their tooth. Teeth are not innervated by one nerve going to each tooth; they are innervated by a series of nerves, and for the lower jaw, the inferior alveolar is the primary one.
Here are some links to help you understand why we numb with the mandibular block:
http://www.cda-adc.ca/jcda/vol-67/issue-...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inferior_al...
As for it being around for 10 years, if it was such a succesful techinque, you would think it would be more used and more well known. What we do in dentistry is what is tried and true; the fact that most professionals didn't offer this technique may go to show that it isn't a standard procedure for a reason.
Reply:The first thing that popped out at me was the comment about saving money since you didn't have a mandibular block injection... first of all, you don't pay for anesthesia seperately, it's included in the fee for dental treatment, no matter what it is.
The second thing that popped was dentists not being 'skilled'...there can be 5 people who excel at doing the same thing, but ultimately only one will beat out the others.. like in a cooking contest.
Some dentists prefer the block, some prefer the lig...it's a matter of preference... kind of like choosing how to get rid of snow... you can shovel it or remove it with a snow-blower... two ways to do it, but the same outcome.
I'm happy you've found a dentist that you like, and more importantly, that you trust and feel comfortable with.
:)
Dentist joke.. cute!?
A man and his wife entered a dentist's office.
The wife said, "I want a tooth pulled. I don't want gas or Novocain because I'm in a terrible hurry. Just pull the tooth as quickly as possible."
"You're a brave woman," said the dentist. "Now, show me which tooth it is."
The wife turns to her husband and says: "Open your mouth and show the dentist which tooth it is, dear."
Dentist joke.. cute!?
thats really cute!!!
i should use that sometime!
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keep them coming. LOL
Reply:lol. thats cute
Reply:Hahahaha
Reply:cute lol
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The wife said, "I want a tooth pulled. I don't want gas or Novocain because I'm in a terrible hurry. Just pull the tooth as quickly as possible."
"You're a brave woman," said the dentist. "Now, show me which tooth it is."
The wife turns to her husband and says: "Open your mouth and show the dentist which tooth it is, dear."
Dentist joke.. cute!?
thats really cute!!!
i should use that sometime!
:]
keep them coming. LOL
Reply:lol. thats cute
Reply:Hahahaha
Reply:cute lol
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Cowboy and the dentist?
Cowboy walks into the Dentist's office and after the Dentist examines him, he says, "That tooth has to come out. I'm going to give you a shot of Novocain and I'll be back in a few minutes."
The man grabs the Doc's arm, "No way. I hate needles I'm not having any shot!"
So the Dentist says, "Okay, we'll have to go with the gas."
The man replies, "Absolutely not. It makes me very sick for a couple of days. I'm not having gas"
So the Dentist steps out and comes back with a glass of water. "Here," he says. "Take this pill."
The man asks, "What is it?"
The Doc replies, "Viagra."
The man looks surprised. "Will that kill the pain?" he asks.
"No," replies the Dentist, "but it will give you something to hang on to while I pull your tooth"
Cowboy and the dentist?
Hey Kevin,
OMG!!!!
Yeeee Haaaww, ride 'em cowboy!!!!!!!
I BET that gave him something to hang onto!!!
ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THAT was a good one, that's for sure.
Thanks. That was a good pick me up (no pun intended) for the end of a dullll weekend.
OMG - LOL
Reply:lol that's funny
Reply:OMG 10/10
Reply:hahahaha
Reply:lol...kinda funny.,,here's one for u
TEACHER: Why are you late, Frank?
FRANK: Because of the sign.
TEACHER: What sign?
FRANK: The one that says, "School Ahead, Go Slow."
CHeeRioS
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Reply:Ha Ha
Reply:LMAO!
I wasn't expecting that!!!!
:~)
Reply:hahahahahahahahahahaha, oh wait it is more like ehahehahehahehaheha, oh well, it was funny
Reply:Ha Ha! Funny! 10!
The man grabs the Doc's arm, "No way. I hate needles I'm not having any shot!"
So the Dentist says, "Okay, we'll have to go with the gas."
The man replies, "Absolutely not. It makes me very sick for a couple of days. I'm not having gas"
So the Dentist steps out and comes back with a glass of water. "Here," he says. "Take this pill."
The man asks, "What is it?"
The Doc replies, "Viagra."
The man looks surprised. "Will that kill the pain?" he asks.
"No," replies the Dentist, "but it will give you something to hang on to while I pull your tooth"
Cowboy and the dentist?
Hey Kevin,
OMG!!!!
Yeeee Haaaww, ride 'em cowboy!!!!!!!
I BET that gave him something to hang onto!!!
ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THAT was a good one, that's for sure.
Thanks. That was a good pick me up (no pun intended) for the end of a dullll weekend.
OMG - LOL
Reply:lol that's funny
Reply:OMG 10/10
Reply:hahahaha
Reply:lol...kinda funny.,,here's one for u
TEACHER: Why are you late, Frank?
FRANK: Because of the sign.
TEACHER: What sign?
FRANK: The one that says, "School Ahead, Go Slow."
CHeeRioS
Reply:╔╗╔═╦╗
║╚╣║║╚╗
╚═╩═╩═╝
Reply:Ha Ha
Reply:LMAO!
I wasn't expecting that!!!!
:~)
Reply:hahahahahahahahahahaha, oh wait it is more like ehahehahehahehaheha, oh well, it was funny
Reply:Ha Ha! Funny! 10!
Dentist and Orthodontist?
Im only in High School,but I've questioned much about a career in the Dental Fields.
Is it possible to be a Dentist and Orthodontist at the same time? i know, that basically Orthodontists are already Dentists but have more knowledge by specializing in orthodontics.
What i really mean is. Is it possible to own my own practice as an Orthodontist and Dentist.
Would this be difficult, as in busy-wise?
Would i be able to keep up the pace on my own?
Should i own a practice with a partner, why or why not?
Would i generally get payed much more by having a practice which offers Dentistry and Orthodontics?
I know i really will enjoy both of these jobs entirely, but i dont want to have to chose over one career. i really want give people both Dentistry and Orthodontics at the same time.
if someone could please answer every one of my questions, i will learn another few new thing ill be greatful of knowing, thanks.
Dentist and Orthodontist?
I have seen general dentists that do ortho (which they can legally do as long as they don't advertise themselves as "specialists") however I don't think that I have ever heard of an orthodontist that also does general dentistry. I don't think that an orthodontist would want to do general dentistry if they took the extra time and money spent to become an orthodontist. So if you become a general dentist then you can still do orthodontics. This is part of dental school, however for the really tough cases eg. surgery, major occlusion problems etc. then an orthodontist is the one that you want to see. Can it be done? I am sure it can if you decide that you want to wear roller skates, or if you can be two places at once. Being the best at something requires it's full attention. I am sure that there are orthodontists that also do general dentistry. There are dentists that do orthodontics. Now that I think about it I do know a person that does orthodontics, and pediatric dentistry. There you have it, I guess it can be done. On paper having both types of services sounds great, kinda like "one stop shopping" however being an orthodontist you can have twelve patients at a time, versus one or two where you are working on a tooth personally. Many orthodontists work out of several rooms, sometimes a big single room with ten chairs set up. They supervise the treatment, that is they diagnose the type of ortho needed, cement the brackets etc. However orthodontists use orthodontic assistants that do much of the work, such as changing bands, removing extra cement, etc. So while there is much overhead, they can also be seeing quite a few patients by overseeing what their assistants are doing. Sounds like a winner to me.
Reply:Ewwww.. why wouls you want to work with your face so close to someones mouth.... smelly breath... rotten teeth.... no thanks!
Reply:hey I dont know about the whole orthodontist dentist thing that much. I can say this though!!
practicing with a partner or with out one is only a matter of if you like to work with a partner or not. it is also about cutting costs. if you have two people working you can split the cost of the things you both use!!
I feel that once a person decides to specialize in orthodontistry he just works on that because he is good in that field, and he has enough work as it is. If he doesn't maybe he can do some work in the regular practice as well!!!
Reply:Yes, you can do both.
Any dentist or orthodontist (or dentist doing orthodontics) can be busy...once you build up your reputation and your practice.
Both pay well, again, it just depends on your practice and how "well-oiled" your staff is. You must have a team of assistants that work well with you and together to keep things flowing. Everything from greeting the patients to billing, filing insurance, your hygeinist, ortho assistants....
I strongly suggest taking several Business related courses in college that teach managment.....Because to be successful, you not only have to be able to do dentistry, you also have to know how to run your business...do marketing, etc.
Good Luck and may you have a long and happy career!
Is it possible to be a Dentist and Orthodontist at the same time? i know, that basically Orthodontists are already Dentists but have more knowledge by specializing in orthodontics.
What i really mean is. Is it possible to own my own practice as an Orthodontist and Dentist.
Would this be difficult, as in busy-wise?
Would i be able to keep up the pace on my own?
Should i own a practice with a partner, why or why not?
Would i generally get payed much more by having a practice which offers Dentistry and Orthodontics?
I know i really will enjoy both of these jobs entirely, but i dont want to have to chose over one career. i really want give people both Dentistry and Orthodontics at the same time.
if someone could please answer every one of my questions, i will learn another few new thing ill be greatful of knowing, thanks.
Dentist and Orthodontist?
I have seen general dentists that do ortho (which they can legally do as long as they don't advertise themselves as "specialists") however I don't think that I have ever heard of an orthodontist that also does general dentistry. I don't think that an orthodontist would want to do general dentistry if they took the extra time and money spent to become an orthodontist. So if you become a general dentist then you can still do orthodontics. This is part of dental school, however for the really tough cases eg. surgery, major occlusion problems etc. then an orthodontist is the one that you want to see. Can it be done? I am sure it can if you decide that you want to wear roller skates, or if you can be two places at once. Being the best at something requires it's full attention. I am sure that there are orthodontists that also do general dentistry. There are dentists that do orthodontics. Now that I think about it I do know a person that does orthodontics, and pediatric dentistry. There you have it, I guess it can be done. On paper having both types of services sounds great, kinda like "one stop shopping" however being an orthodontist you can have twelve patients at a time, versus one or two where you are working on a tooth personally. Many orthodontists work out of several rooms, sometimes a big single room with ten chairs set up. They supervise the treatment, that is they diagnose the type of ortho needed, cement the brackets etc. However orthodontists use orthodontic assistants that do much of the work, such as changing bands, removing extra cement, etc. So while there is much overhead, they can also be seeing quite a few patients by overseeing what their assistants are doing. Sounds like a winner to me.
Reply:Ewwww.. why wouls you want to work with your face so close to someones mouth.... smelly breath... rotten teeth.... no thanks!
Reply:hey I dont know about the whole orthodontist dentist thing that much. I can say this though!!
practicing with a partner or with out one is only a matter of if you like to work with a partner or not. it is also about cutting costs. if you have two people working you can split the cost of the things you both use!!
I feel that once a person decides to specialize in orthodontistry he just works on that because he is good in that field, and he has enough work as it is. If he doesn't maybe he can do some work in the regular practice as well!!!
Reply:Yes, you can do both.
Any dentist or orthodontist (or dentist doing orthodontics) can be busy...once you build up your reputation and your practice.
Both pay well, again, it just depends on your practice and how "well-oiled" your staff is. You must have a team of assistants that work well with you and together to keep things flowing. Everything from greeting the patients to billing, filing insurance, your hygeinist, ortho assistants....
I strongly suggest taking several Business related courses in college that teach managment.....Because to be successful, you not only have to be able to do dentistry, you also have to know how to run your business...do marketing, etc.
Good Luck and may you have a long and happy career!
Would a dentist who placed a transmitter in someones filling, then LOST THE FILE be cause to lose their licens
I had an audio tooth transmitter placed in my tooth during a filling of a molar, and with no consent the dentist made me an implant victim. His name is Louis Witowski in Mokena IL and he lost my file when i went back less than two weeks later. He denied he treated me, but Valerie Plame may have been the dental assistant. to this date i cant get a dentist to remove it and there is a big cover up. Perhaps someone at the white house could get me a dentist to remove it. I went to 25 dentists they refuse to touch it due to liability of owning it.. I understand that. I dont understand how the US govt allows my civil rights to be abused when human implant torture is afederal crime and against my constitutional rights. I am declaring publicly that the US Govt is a conspirator in this. I have tried for three years to have this removed and no one will do it.
Peachsurprize@yahoo.com
Would a dentist who placed a transmitter in someones filling, then LOST THE FILE be cause to lose their licens
Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh!!! Big brother is truly here! How awful for you!
You could try pulling it out yourself! or have a friend do it.... if it bothers you... but YES I would sue the pants off that "dentist"!
Call your state representative, the senator of your state. Or write to him/her and explain what happened. They may be able to help you. Get Jeffery Feiger as your attorney!!! lol
Good luck!
Reply:This sounds like a movie plot.
I would love to see the x-ray of the tooth showing the transmitter!
Reply:Transmitter?? Never heard of such a thing, and I've been a dental assistant 16 years. Researched Mokena, IL, no Louis Witowski. Maybe you need a different kind of doctor?? Post an x-ray, sounds interesting.
Reply:you've been watching too many X File repeats!!!!! better call mulder and scully straight away!!!
Peachsurprize@yahoo.com
Would a dentist who placed a transmitter in someones filling, then LOST THE FILE be cause to lose their licens
Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh!!! Big brother is truly here! How awful for you!
You could try pulling it out yourself! or have a friend do it.... if it bothers you... but YES I would sue the pants off that "dentist"!
Call your state representative, the senator of your state. Or write to him/her and explain what happened. They may be able to help you. Get Jeffery Feiger as your attorney!!! lol
Good luck!
Reply:This sounds like a movie plot.
I would love to see the x-ray of the tooth showing the transmitter!
Reply:Transmitter?? Never heard of such a thing, and I've been a dental assistant 16 years. Researched Mokena, IL, no Louis Witowski. Maybe you need a different kind of doctor?? Post an x-ray, sounds interesting.
Reply:you've been watching too many X File repeats!!!!! better call mulder and scully straight away!!!
Dentist joke?
A guy %26amp; a girl meet at a bar. They get along so well that they decide to go to the girl's place. A few drinks later, the guy takes off his shirt and then washes his hands. He then takes of his trousers and washes his hands again. The girl has been watching him and says, "You must be a dentist." The guy, surprised, says "Yes....how did you figure that out?" "Easy," she replied, "you keep washing your hands." One thing led to another and they make love. After they have done, the girl says, "You must be a good dentist." The guy, now with a boosted ego says, "Sure, I'm a good dentist, how did you figure that out?" "Didn't feel a thing!"
Dentist joke?
either a Dentist or a pin dick very funny
Reply:NICE ONE....
Reply:hahahaha,, good one,,, thanks for sharing,,,,
good luck
Reply:And the question is?
Reply:HMMMM.... IN YOUR STORY I GET WHAT'S THE POINT CAUSE YOUR ALWAYS WASHING YOUR HANDS AND THAT'S THE VERY VERY GOOD DENTIST
Reply:ha ha jacklyine above me said it right LOL
Reply:one way to make a dentist say OUCH!
Reply:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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hahaha
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Reply:oh realy ....
this is cooooooooooooool man
keep em out ..
girl kicker
Reply:LOL. Yep. LOL.
Reply:lol-hysterical
Reply:A good one, funny!
Thanks,
Beverly Smith
Reply:this one is very very very old ♥
Reply::) not bad
Reply:Good one.
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Dentist joke?
either a Dentist or a pin dick very funny
Reply:NICE ONE....
Reply:hahahaha,, good one,,, thanks for sharing,,,,
good luck
Reply:And the question is?
Reply:HMMMM.... IN YOUR STORY I GET WHAT'S THE POINT CAUSE YOUR ALWAYS WASHING YOUR HANDS AND THAT'S THE VERY VERY GOOD DENTIST
Reply:ha ha jacklyine above me said it right LOL
Reply:one way to make a dentist say OUCH!
Reply:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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hahaha
hahaha
hahaha
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LOL
LOL
LOL
Reply:oh realy ....
this is cooooooooooooool man
keep em out ..
girl kicker
Reply:LOL. Yep. LOL.
Reply:lol-hysterical
Reply:A good one, funny!
Thanks,
Beverly Smith
Reply:this one is very very very old ♥
Reply::) not bad
Reply:Good one.
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Dentist help please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
it is midnight and I have been awakened by the most horrific pain. I am supposed to be going to the dentist at the end of the week to have a broken tooth pulled but it hurts sooooo bad I dont think I can wait. I called and left a message at my dentist office telling them the situation and that I would like them to get me in asap, if not I would find a dentist that would. My question is, what can I do to numb the pain so I can sleep?? I am pregnant so drugs and alcohol are out... I have sleeping kids so I can't run out and buy anything right now. I have taken tylenol and it helped a little....I also tried some orajel and it too is helping a little, any other suggestions??
Dentist help please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
Sleep on an extra pillow to elevate your head. Sleep on the side that does NOT have a toothache. If that doesn't work, you can move to a recliner or the sofa so you can keep your head really elevated. This will minimize the blood flow to the area and therefore minimize the throbbing and pain. This might help you make it through the night until you can see a dentist.
Try an ice pack, also. If that hurts, switch to heat. Sorry for the guess, but I'd start with ice, which would calm an abscess. You can even rinse with ice water. Have some warm water standing by the first time you try it, though!
Reply:soak your mouth with a cup of water and 3 spoons of salt,gargle,that will help ease the pain.
Reply:well by taking both the tylenol and the orajel and it has helped a little, as soon as the pain slows, try getting back to sleep, if not, check to see what other medicines u have and call ur doctor to ask how to take it since ur pregnant! I heard Ibuprofen (If it's spelled that way) helps but still check with ur doctor asap to see if that can help!
Reply:Go to the drug store and ask for oil of cloves. It comes in a small kit with tiny cotton balls and a vial of oil of cloves.. Dip one in the liquid and apply it directly onto the tooth. It should stop the pain quickly. Unless the pain is caused by an abscess, Then only the dentist can help you! Sorry! But the pain is caused by excessive pressure under the tooth.
Reply:Warm compresses on your face where the pain is. Are you on an antibiotic? Sometimes broken teeth cause infections and that may be why you are in so much pain. Take more Tylenol when you can-which is safe when you are pregnant. Keep using the Orajel. Don't breathe through your mouth--you probably have an exposed nerve and the air will make the pain worse.
I had the same exact thing when I was 8 months pregnant and had to have a tooth pulled. I was so scared to get it pulled, but the relief from the pain made it so much better! Tooth pain is awful!!
BTW--if you aren't on an antibiotic you need to see someone ASAP--infections can spread through your body causing heart problems!!
Reply:Do not take ibeubrofen if you are pregnant!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have had lots of problems with my teeth.
You can get a tea bag and heat it up in some hot water then place it on the tooth that is bothering you.
You should try to put pressure on the gums right above the tooth.
Chloreseptic throat spray works great at numbing teeth, and is okay if your pregnant.
warm salt water.as warm as you can handle.
get a wash rag and wet it and stick it in the mic to heat it up, put it in a baggy and hold it on the side of your face where the tooth hurts.
Good Luck Honey!!!! I know how you feel!
Reply:THE FACT THAT IT'S LATE IS A BAD THING. TAKE ORA GEL AND COAT IT THOROUGHLY ON A COTTON GAUZE AND PLACE IT ON THE TOOTH AND BITE DOWN ON IT. KEEP IT IN PLACE FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES AND SLEEP WITH YOUR SHOULDERS ELEVATED. SEE ANY DENTIST A.S.A.P.
Reply:Just make it trough the night and go to the dentist in the morning.They have no right not to take you in.Keep doing what you were doing until morning.
Reply:salt water gargles
take ibuprofin
Reply:You might think am nuts but I have a very bad tooth myself.I drink hot tea all the time.When I do that it seem to stop the pain for a long time.So That might help you until You have a dentist to take it out.
Dentist help please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
Sleep on an extra pillow to elevate your head. Sleep on the side that does NOT have a toothache. If that doesn't work, you can move to a recliner or the sofa so you can keep your head really elevated. This will minimize the blood flow to the area and therefore minimize the throbbing and pain. This might help you make it through the night until you can see a dentist.
Try an ice pack, also. If that hurts, switch to heat. Sorry for the guess, but I'd start with ice, which would calm an abscess. You can even rinse with ice water. Have some warm water standing by the first time you try it, though!
Reply:soak your mouth with a cup of water and 3 spoons of salt,gargle,that will help ease the pain.
Reply:well by taking both the tylenol and the orajel and it has helped a little, as soon as the pain slows, try getting back to sleep, if not, check to see what other medicines u have and call ur doctor to ask how to take it since ur pregnant! I heard Ibuprofen (If it's spelled that way) helps but still check with ur doctor asap to see if that can help!
Reply:Go to the drug store and ask for oil of cloves. It comes in a small kit with tiny cotton balls and a vial of oil of cloves.. Dip one in the liquid and apply it directly onto the tooth. It should stop the pain quickly. Unless the pain is caused by an abscess, Then only the dentist can help you! Sorry! But the pain is caused by excessive pressure under the tooth.
Reply:Warm compresses on your face where the pain is. Are you on an antibiotic? Sometimes broken teeth cause infections and that may be why you are in so much pain. Take more Tylenol when you can-which is safe when you are pregnant. Keep using the Orajel. Don't breathe through your mouth--you probably have an exposed nerve and the air will make the pain worse.
I had the same exact thing when I was 8 months pregnant and had to have a tooth pulled. I was so scared to get it pulled, but the relief from the pain made it so much better! Tooth pain is awful!!
BTW--if you aren't on an antibiotic you need to see someone ASAP--infections can spread through your body causing heart problems!!
Reply:Do not take ibeubrofen if you are pregnant!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have had lots of problems with my teeth.
You can get a tea bag and heat it up in some hot water then place it on the tooth that is bothering you.
You should try to put pressure on the gums right above the tooth.
Chloreseptic throat spray works great at numbing teeth, and is okay if your pregnant.
warm salt water.as warm as you can handle.
get a wash rag and wet it and stick it in the mic to heat it up, put it in a baggy and hold it on the side of your face where the tooth hurts.
Good Luck Honey!!!! I know how you feel!
Reply:THE FACT THAT IT'S LATE IS A BAD THING. TAKE ORA GEL AND COAT IT THOROUGHLY ON A COTTON GAUZE AND PLACE IT ON THE TOOTH AND BITE DOWN ON IT. KEEP IT IN PLACE FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES AND SLEEP WITH YOUR SHOULDERS ELEVATED. SEE ANY DENTIST A.S.A.P.
Reply:Just make it trough the night and go to the dentist in the morning.They have no right not to take you in.Keep doing what you were doing until morning.
Reply:salt water gargles
take ibuprofin
Reply:You might think am nuts but I have a very bad tooth myself.I drink hot tea all the time.When I do that it seem to stop the pain for a long time.So That might help you until You have a dentist to take it out.
Dentist and Orthodontist?
i did ask this already but, many answers werent answering all my questions.
Im only in High School,but I've questioned much about a career in the Dental Fields.
Is it possible to be a Dentist and Orthodontist at the same time? i know, that basically Orthodontists are already Dentists but have more knowledge by specializing in orthodontics.
What i really mean is. Is it possible to own my own practice as an Orthodontist and Dentist.
Would this be difficult, as in busy-wise?
Would i be able to keep up the pace on my own?
Should i own a practice with a partner, why or why not?
Would i generally get payed much more by having a practice which offers Dentistry and Orthodontics?
I know i really will enjoy both of these jobs entirely, but i dont want to have to chose over one career. i really want give people both Dentistry and Orthodontics at the same time.
if someone could please answer every one of my questions, i will learn another few new thing ill be greatful of knowing, thanks
Dentist and Orthodontist?
Become a dentist. Take additional orthodontic seminars and courses.
You can definitely keep up the pace on your own. YOU control how many patients you take on! Close your practice to new patients when you have the number that you can see comfortably and ethically.
Do not get a partner unless you find someone whose values, skills and ethics mirror your own. This is extremely difficult to find.
Don't go into ortho if your motivation is money. It is a precise science and your patients demand excellence. It requires patience and skill. Speed will not be in the equation. Remember, while you are spending hours on ONE ortho patient, you are NOT performing other dental procedures.
The advantage of being able to do general dentistry
AND ortho would be the diversity of your daily routine. Less boredom. Any job can get boring if you do not engage in ongoing education, skill development and skill diversity.
I say go for it. What have you got to lose? If it makes it easier for you, you cannot get into anything you can't get out of. Don't worry. Follow your passion.
Reply:i think be a dentist and try learning orthodontist
Reply:Orthodontist pays more than a dentist
Reply:Go to the source.Ask a dentist in your area.I am sure they would like to answer your questions and help you in your choice.since they can answer that question first hand.
Reply:My cousin practices both. It is not easy but she felt that she was seeing so many patients as dentist who were having problems because their orthodontists weren't skilled at dentistry. she is able to do this because she is in a family owned practice where her father and brother also are dentists. I think it is doable if you have the right support. And yes, the more you can offer your patients, the more money you will make. You should remember, however, that you can only see so many patients in a day so try not to burn yourself out.
Reply:Okay, so first of all, your only in high school. you have time to think.
Secondly, you would NOT be paid more for both being a dentist and an orthodontist because you are working for the same amount of time.
In college, why don't you experiment with both, as well as with more things. You may find they are more fun then dentistry and orthodontics.
Practicing with a partner will require you to have more space, more seats, and more customers. try out alone first, and then go to partnership.
The busy wise question depends on how much money you want. the more you want, the longer your day is, and the more difficult it is.
The pace? well that is also how many customers you have.
Reply:It would be very difficult to do both, not only because of the school and because orthodontics is a highly competitive field, but your workload would be outrageous, besides the cost of the extra equipment needed for each speciality. I would STRONGLY advise against taking on a partner, if you do, make sure it's someone you can trust and OVER protect yourself legally. I imagine that you would get paid more for offering both services, but orthodontists make more than general dentists, and you could always have your partner be the dentist, or the ortho, whatever you want. It would probably be stretching yourself much too thin to be both, besides you have to keep in mind that you don't want to cheat your patients out of time they are paying for, start rushing, you start making mistakes or do shotty work and you lose your clientelle, and they are your paychecks! Either way you have to go to dental school first, so you have plenty of time to make a decision, do the research on salary in your area (google or ask.com) crunch the numbers for the loans you are going to have to take out for school expenses, business starter loan, all the background work is your responsibility if you want to own your own business! Good Luck!
Reply:I think it's possible. My last dentist did EVERYTHING. But he moved to California.
Im only in High School,but I've questioned much about a career in the Dental Fields.
Is it possible to be a Dentist and Orthodontist at the same time? i know, that basically Orthodontists are already Dentists but have more knowledge by specializing in orthodontics.
What i really mean is. Is it possible to own my own practice as an Orthodontist and Dentist.
Would this be difficult, as in busy-wise?
Would i be able to keep up the pace on my own?
Should i own a practice with a partner, why or why not?
Would i generally get payed much more by having a practice which offers Dentistry and Orthodontics?
I know i really will enjoy both of these jobs entirely, but i dont want to have to chose over one career. i really want give people both Dentistry and Orthodontics at the same time.
if someone could please answer every one of my questions, i will learn another few new thing ill be greatful of knowing, thanks
Dentist and Orthodontist?
Become a dentist. Take additional orthodontic seminars and courses.
You can definitely keep up the pace on your own. YOU control how many patients you take on! Close your practice to new patients when you have the number that you can see comfortably and ethically.
Do not get a partner unless you find someone whose values, skills and ethics mirror your own. This is extremely difficult to find.
Don't go into ortho if your motivation is money. It is a precise science and your patients demand excellence. It requires patience and skill. Speed will not be in the equation. Remember, while you are spending hours on ONE ortho patient, you are NOT performing other dental procedures.
The advantage of being able to do general dentistry
AND ortho would be the diversity of your daily routine. Less boredom. Any job can get boring if you do not engage in ongoing education, skill development and skill diversity.
I say go for it. What have you got to lose? If it makes it easier for you, you cannot get into anything you can't get out of. Don't worry. Follow your passion.
Reply:i think be a dentist and try learning orthodontist
Reply:Orthodontist pays more than a dentist
Reply:Go to the source.Ask a dentist in your area.I am sure they would like to answer your questions and help you in your choice.since they can answer that question first hand.
Reply:My cousin practices both. It is not easy but she felt that she was seeing so many patients as dentist who were having problems because their orthodontists weren't skilled at dentistry. she is able to do this because she is in a family owned practice where her father and brother also are dentists. I think it is doable if you have the right support. And yes, the more you can offer your patients, the more money you will make. You should remember, however, that you can only see so many patients in a day so try not to burn yourself out.
Reply:Okay, so first of all, your only in high school. you have time to think.
Secondly, you would NOT be paid more for both being a dentist and an orthodontist because you are working for the same amount of time.
In college, why don't you experiment with both, as well as with more things. You may find they are more fun then dentistry and orthodontics.
Practicing with a partner will require you to have more space, more seats, and more customers. try out alone first, and then go to partnership.
The busy wise question depends on how much money you want. the more you want, the longer your day is, and the more difficult it is.
The pace? well that is also how many customers you have.
Reply:It would be very difficult to do both, not only because of the school and because orthodontics is a highly competitive field, but your workload would be outrageous, besides the cost of the extra equipment needed for each speciality. I would STRONGLY advise against taking on a partner, if you do, make sure it's someone you can trust and OVER protect yourself legally. I imagine that you would get paid more for offering both services, but orthodontists make more than general dentists, and you could always have your partner be the dentist, or the ortho, whatever you want. It would probably be stretching yourself much too thin to be both, besides you have to keep in mind that you don't want to cheat your patients out of time they are paying for, start rushing, you start making mistakes or do shotty work and you lose your clientelle, and they are your paychecks! Either way you have to go to dental school first, so you have plenty of time to make a decision, do the research on salary in your area (google or ask.com) crunch the numbers for the loans you are going to have to take out for school expenses, business starter loan, all the background work is your responsibility if you want to own your own business! Good Luck!
Reply:I think it's possible. My last dentist did EVERYTHING. But he moved to California.
Dentist able to tell if Ive smoked? (details inside)?
Dentist can tell if Ive smoked? (details)?
In the past 2 1/2 weeks, I have smoked about 27 cigarettes. I smoked my last cigarette today, and before that my last one was 2 days ago. I have a dentist appointment tomorrow and I have cleaned my tounge, scrubbed my gums and tounge, and of course my teeth 3 times in the past 4 hours. Will the dentist be able to tell that I have smoked, and if so will he say anything or can he? Is there anything else I can do to cover it up?
Dentist able to tell if Ive smoked? (details inside)?
Yes, he/she will be able to tell. At least more than likely. It depends on how long you have smoked, your teeth will be yellowish. Sounds like you are a teen who is gonna be in trouble with mom. He probably will make mention of it of he sees anything. If you have only smoked for 2 weeks, then you SHOULD be alright. Good luck to you, and as a medical professional, STOP SMOKING!!!
Reply:people he asked a question ur supposed to help him not say stop smoking. Yea the dentist will but he shudnt say anything and juss blame them on coffe and iced tea juice box's cuz tht stuff realy turns them yellow Report It
Reply:Who knows? And why do you care?
Reply:The dentist will probably see stains. Maybe you can attribute them to coffee.
Reply:Are you asking this because you are under age and you are afraid he'll tell your mom??
Reply:Probably. Here's a thought: Quit smoking. Then you won't have to worry if your mom finds out. You'll feel better, and you won't choke and gag. Plus you'll live longer.
In the past 2 1/2 weeks, I have smoked about 27 cigarettes. I smoked my last cigarette today, and before that my last one was 2 days ago. I have a dentist appointment tomorrow and I have cleaned my tounge, scrubbed my gums and tounge, and of course my teeth 3 times in the past 4 hours. Will the dentist be able to tell that I have smoked, and if so will he say anything or can he? Is there anything else I can do to cover it up?
Dentist able to tell if Ive smoked? (details inside)?
Yes, he/she will be able to tell. At least more than likely. It depends on how long you have smoked, your teeth will be yellowish. Sounds like you are a teen who is gonna be in trouble with mom. He probably will make mention of it of he sees anything. If you have only smoked for 2 weeks, then you SHOULD be alright. Good luck to you, and as a medical professional, STOP SMOKING!!!
Reply:people he asked a question ur supposed to help him not say stop smoking. Yea the dentist will but he shudnt say anything and juss blame them on coffe and iced tea juice box's cuz tht stuff realy turns them yellow Report It
Reply:Who knows? And why do you care?
Reply:The dentist will probably see stains. Maybe you can attribute them to coffee.
Reply:Are you asking this because you are under age and you are afraid he'll tell your mom??
Reply:Probably. Here's a thought: Quit smoking. Then you won't have to worry if your mom finds out. You'll feel better, and you won't choke and gag. Plus you'll live longer.
Is my dentist liable?
My dentist said I needed a root canal and a crown. I said ok and he began drilling. After 30 minutes of drilling, he put a temporary filling on it and told me we was going on vacation. 34 days later, he started drilling again, and again put a temporary filling on it. when the novacaine wore off....it hurt bad. very bad.(and it was a friday- i had to wait until tuesday to call his office). I called his office and explained that the pain had gone from my tooth into my ear and down my throat. They put me on hold, and then told me that I should see my doctor, because it was a medical problem. My doctor talked to my dentist and apparently my dentist said "I'm done with her". I was in so much pain I couldn't take it any longer- I called my dentist back and begged for a shot of novacaine. He gave me the 2 shots- grabbed a drill started drilling and then pried a post out of my root. He then referred me to a specialist to have the tooth removed the following day. Can I sue?
Is my dentist liable?
Talk to a lawyer. Sounds like you have a reason to be mad as hell but a lawyer can tell you if you have a good case.
Reply:If we could hear the dentist's side of the story, it would be easier to form an opinion. We really don't know what the clinical story is here.
Reply:I can't give any legal advice, but I think an attorney would definitely take this case.
Reply:I'm with Dr. Sam, we don't know why things happened the way they did. Sometimes root canals are done in stages and a root canal is not guaranteed to fix the tooth. You probably signed a consent form stating the potential complications.
By the way, if you were in pain on a Friday, why did you wait until Tuesday to call? Doctors are required to have emergency services for patients of record. Had you called you might have reached an answering service that could find him or an anwering machine telling you how to contatc the doctor.
Reply:I'm with Dr Sam.
Reply:Usually if you discuss the issue with your local dental board, they can investigate the case for you and determine what options you have.
Reply:You can try to sue him but depending on his reasons for how he perfomed the procedure and the charting in your file, you may not have a case. I know it sounds like you do, but I also know what info the attorney looks for and if the doctor has all he needs, no matter how the situation turned out, you may not get very far. But something sounds fishy to me. Good luck with it all.
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Is my dentist liable?
Talk to a lawyer. Sounds like you have a reason to be mad as hell but a lawyer can tell you if you have a good case.
Reply:If we could hear the dentist's side of the story, it would be easier to form an opinion. We really don't know what the clinical story is here.
Reply:I can't give any legal advice, but I think an attorney would definitely take this case.
Reply:I'm with Dr. Sam, we don't know why things happened the way they did. Sometimes root canals are done in stages and a root canal is not guaranteed to fix the tooth. You probably signed a consent form stating the potential complications.
By the way, if you were in pain on a Friday, why did you wait until Tuesday to call? Doctors are required to have emergency services for patients of record. Had you called you might have reached an answering service that could find him or an anwering machine telling you how to contatc the doctor.
Reply:I'm with Dr Sam.
Reply:Usually if you discuss the issue with your local dental board, they can investigate the case for you and determine what options you have.
Reply:You can try to sue him but depending on his reasons for how he perfomed the procedure and the charting in your file, you may not have a case. I know it sounds like you do, but I also know what info the attorney looks for and if the doctor has all he needs, no matter how the situation turned out, you may not get very far. But something sounds fishy to me. Good luck with it all.
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Going to the dentist?
A cowboy walks into the dentist's office and after the dentist examines him, he says, "That tooth has to come out. I'm going to give you a shot of Novocain and I'll be back in a few minutes."
The cowboy grabs the doc's arm, "No way. I hate needles I'm not having any shot!"
So the dentist says, "Okay, we'll have to go with the gas."
The man replies, "Absolutely not. It makes me very sick for a couple of days. I'm not having gas."
So the dentist steps out and comes back with a glass of water. "Here," he says. "Take this pill."
"What is it?" asks the cowboy.
The doc replies, "Viagra."
The cowboy looks surprised. "Will that kill the pain?" he asks.
"No," replies the dentist, "but it will give you something to hang on to while I pull your tooth."
Going to the dentist?
Cute!
Reply:That joke has been around for a long time. Don't you have a better one ?
Reply:It only made me snigger a bit. I like to at least giggle - got any more?
Reply:Sorry i did not find it funny.
Reply:it's k
Reply:thats nasty, but funny :)
The cowboy grabs the doc's arm, "No way. I hate needles I'm not having any shot!"
So the dentist says, "Okay, we'll have to go with the gas."
The man replies, "Absolutely not. It makes me very sick for a couple of days. I'm not having gas."
So the dentist steps out and comes back with a glass of water. "Here," he says. "Take this pill."
"What is it?" asks the cowboy.
The doc replies, "Viagra."
The cowboy looks surprised. "Will that kill the pain?" he asks.
"No," replies the dentist, "but it will give you something to hang on to while I pull your tooth."
Going to the dentist?
Cute!
Reply:That joke has been around for a long time. Don't you have a better one ?
Reply:It only made me snigger a bit. I like to at least giggle - got any more?
Reply:Sorry i did not find it funny.
Reply:it's k
Reply:thats nasty, but funny :)
Can a dentist help my periodontitis?
I have periodontal disease. I've never gone to a dentist because my family has never had dental insurance, along with the usual feelings of fear and embarrassment.
My gums have receded and I've tried to keep the disease from getting worse by brushing all the time and using Listerine. I called a periodontist's office, but he's booked until June. I'm scared to wait that long.
The lady told me to go to a dentist, but I know that my problem is more so for a periodontist and not a regular dentist. I know I will probably have to have root planning and scaling.
Will going to a dentist be even worth it? I'm scared to wait any longer, but I need to go to a periodontist, but all of them in my area seem to be booked up for at least a few months.
I know it's not at the beginning. I guess it's moderate to severe. My teeth don't seem loose or anything like that, but I'm still scared out of my mind, especially since I can't seem to get to a periodontist soon.
Can a dentist help my periodontitis?
seek out a dental clinic in your area. some hospitals have them. or u can go to a dental college. they go by what u can afford, u may be able to pay nothing. a periodontist would help. to keep from losing your teeth, everyday take vitamin c and calcium w/ vit. d. luck to u.
Reply:Td,
OFTEN TIMES FOR A COMPLEX CASE THERE IS A COMBINATION OF TREATMENTS. THE REGULAR DENTIST MAY DO THE SCALING AND ROOT PLANING AND SEE HOW THIS CASE IMPROVES.
THE REFERRAL TO THE PERIODONTIST MAY HAPPEN AFTERWARD WHEN SURGERY OF THE GUMS/BONE IS REQUIRED.
OFTEN TIMES ONCE A LEVEL OF HEALTH ATTAINED, THERE MAY BE A ALTERNATING VISIT TO EACH DENTIST.
Reply:I would go to the dentist. She will be able to diagnose anything or refer you to specialtist. My husband has stage 1 periodontitis. His hygenist did the root planning and scaling. If he doesn't improve, then he will be refered to the periodontist. A dentist would be able to see which stage u are at and customize a program for you. Good luck!
My gums have receded and I've tried to keep the disease from getting worse by brushing all the time and using Listerine. I called a periodontist's office, but he's booked until June. I'm scared to wait that long.
The lady told me to go to a dentist, but I know that my problem is more so for a periodontist and not a regular dentist. I know I will probably have to have root planning and scaling.
Will going to a dentist be even worth it? I'm scared to wait any longer, but I need to go to a periodontist, but all of them in my area seem to be booked up for at least a few months.
I know it's not at the beginning. I guess it's moderate to severe. My teeth don't seem loose or anything like that, but I'm still scared out of my mind, especially since I can't seem to get to a periodontist soon.
Can a dentist help my periodontitis?
seek out a dental clinic in your area. some hospitals have them. or u can go to a dental college. they go by what u can afford, u may be able to pay nothing. a periodontist would help. to keep from losing your teeth, everyday take vitamin c and calcium w/ vit. d. luck to u.
Reply:Td,
OFTEN TIMES FOR A COMPLEX CASE THERE IS A COMBINATION OF TREATMENTS. THE REGULAR DENTIST MAY DO THE SCALING AND ROOT PLANING AND SEE HOW THIS CASE IMPROVES.
THE REFERRAL TO THE PERIODONTIST MAY HAPPEN AFTERWARD WHEN SURGERY OF THE GUMS/BONE IS REQUIRED.
OFTEN TIMES ONCE A LEVEL OF HEALTH ATTAINED, THERE MAY BE A ALTERNATING VISIT TO EACH DENTIST.
Reply:I would go to the dentist. She will be able to diagnose anything or refer you to specialtist. My husband has stage 1 periodontitis. His hygenist did the root planning and scaling. If he doesn't improve, then he will be refered to the periodontist. A dentist would be able to see which stage u are at and customize a program for you. Good luck!
Dentist wants to align my teeth?
Hi. I went to a new dentist yesterday, along with my wife. The dentist told each of us that we get cavities and receeding gums because our teeth are such that we can not chew side to side as she says people are supposed to be able to do. She says our upper teeth are hitting our lower teeth in such a way as to cause wear and tear and damage. She plans to sand down the high spots on my bottom molars so they won't get in the way of my upper molars as I'm chewing. She says she does this to all her patients. Is this for real? I've been going to dentists for twenty years, and I've never heard this.
Thanks.
Steve.
Dentist wants to align my teeth?
Hi Steve,
I am a dentist myself, and what you describe can be accurate, but in certain cases. If I understand well, it is called an occlusion adjustments, and it can be done by sanding lightly some parts of the teeth, but only lightly so the teeth do not end up being sensitive to cold. It is mostly done to people who have jaw pain or jaw problems.
Since it is hard to see your teeth and give my opinion, what I suggest is that you consult another dentist too for a second opinion.
Anto.
Reply:If she does this to ALL her patients, I'd find another dentist! Don't take the chance! I've grinded the top parts of my teeth down naturally. I didn't need help and I wish I would've had help NOT to grind them because now everytime I eat milk chocolate my teeth hurt bad and I've been told it's not from cavities but because my teeth are so worn from grinding. I can only imagine how much more sensitive my teeth would be if my dentist would have sanded my teeth for me. And besides, it just doesn't sound right. Let's face it. We're not cows are we? We chew meat not cud. Hence, there is a reason we have "peaks" in our mouth. The wearing is not from eating. If anything, you might also be grinding or clenching your teeth too much. Possibly at night when you're sleeping. They make guards for that to protect your teeth.
Reply:then i guess you need it, just go around and collect information then fix your teeth u oew it to urself, good luck
Reply:Yes it is true. I've had the same problem with my back molars - They were very sharp and were hitting spots in my bottom molars causing them to be weaker. So my dentist just "filed" or used that drill to just round them out a little bit. It doesn't hurt at all, and believe me, it's definately a relief. Don't sweat it :) If you want to they'll give you a numbing solution if you're nervous about it. But the whole process takes like 1-3 minutes.
Reply:Steve, cyberanto first answer is right and since he is a Dentist he should know. Get a second opinion. You only have so much enamel on your teeth. Keep it as long as you can . . if at all possible.
Thanks.
Steve.
Dentist wants to align my teeth?
Hi Steve,
I am a dentist myself, and what you describe can be accurate, but in certain cases. If I understand well, it is called an occlusion adjustments, and it can be done by sanding lightly some parts of the teeth, but only lightly so the teeth do not end up being sensitive to cold. It is mostly done to people who have jaw pain or jaw problems.
Since it is hard to see your teeth and give my opinion, what I suggest is that you consult another dentist too for a second opinion.
Anto.
Reply:If she does this to ALL her patients, I'd find another dentist! Don't take the chance! I've grinded the top parts of my teeth down naturally. I didn't need help and I wish I would've had help NOT to grind them because now everytime I eat milk chocolate my teeth hurt bad and I've been told it's not from cavities but because my teeth are so worn from grinding. I can only imagine how much more sensitive my teeth would be if my dentist would have sanded my teeth for me. And besides, it just doesn't sound right. Let's face it. We're not cows are we? We chew meat not cud. Hence, there is a reason we have "peaks" in our mouth. The wearing is not from eating. If anything, you might also be grinding or clenching your teeth too much. Possibly at night when you're sleeping. They make guards for that to protect your teeth.
Reply:then i guess you need it, just go around and collect information then fix your teeth u oew it to urself, good luck
Reply:Yes it is true. I've had the same problem with my back molars - They were very sharp and were hitting spots in my bottom molars causing them to be weaker. So my dentist just "filed" or used that drill to just round them out a little bit. It doesn't hurt at all, and believe me, it's definately a relief. Don't sweat it :) If you want to they'll give you a numbing solution if you're nervous about it. But the whole process takes like 1-3 minutes.
Reply:Steve, cyberanto first answer is right and since he is a Dentist he should know. Get a second opinion. You only have so much enamel on your teeth. Keep it as long as you can . . if at all possible.
Need a great dentist! Do you know of great oral surgeon?
I'm in desperate need of a dentist. I'm 30 wit horrible teeth due to being so fearful of the dentist. I need of major dental work. I want porcelin veneers. I MUST BE PUT TO SLEEP! Other wise I won't be able to sit in the chair with out going crazy! I haven't smiled in years cause my teeth are yellow and rotten. I hate it! It makes me such a sad person. I run from conversation and limit my social activities due to embarrassment.
I went to the dentist and was given a price of $13,000 to fix everything in 2 days and be put to sleep. Only thing is they don't take payment plans and my insurance only covers $1,500 a year. That doesn't really help. Another gave me the price of $9000 but they won't put me to sleep and it will be done over a long period of time.
I have looked all over trying to find someone to help me , Talk shows, Ive e-mailed dentist all over the world seeing if someone has enough heart to help me, give me a new smile. Dentist make so much money. Can someone help ?
Need a great dentist! Do you know of great oral surgeon?
I'm going through a similar situation, I have had my bone graft surgery in May of 2006, 6 months after I had twelve implants put in, that was done by Dr. Cameron Clokie at Mount Sinai Hospital, Very good Oral surgeon. Since then I've had nothing but problems finding a Dentist.
I have been to several Dentists with no luck, This procedure was to be done within one year, it is now November 2007 and I'm still not done.
I've been told I should see a Prosthodontist, they're the ones to go to, they specialize in the jaw bone and where teeth should be.
Look up "Prosthodontist" to learn more about them.
I have heard in the media recently that most Dentists are not familiar with this type of procedure, Prothodontists are the way to go.
When I find one I'll be sure to let you know, I'm in the process.
Hope this helps
CC.
Reply:I went to Victor Kim in Troy, Ohio. He is an amazing surgeon. I am not sure of his pricing and payment plans but I have referred many people to him, and they were more than satisfied with the results.
I have gone to him for two separate dental surgeries, with outstanding results. 2 of my wisdom teeth were wrapped around my nerve and one was growing in sideways. He got them all out in 10 minutes. He is not only fast, but efficient, and cares about his patients.
Afterwards, the Vicodin he gave me wasn't helping and the antibiotic was making me sick to my stomach, so I called him with my problems, and he adjusted the prescriptions to meet my needs.
937-335-3400 is the number, if you haven't tried this surgeon already.
Reply:I don't know if I can answer your very good question, but I'll try. To find out everything you want to know about dentistry, orthodontics, gum grafting, oral surgery, wisdom teeth, jaw correction surgery (orthognathic surgery), dental implants, jaw bone grafting, fractured jaws, IV sedation, oral cancer, gum sores, post operative care or whatever to do with the surgery of the face, mouth or jaws (oral %26amp; maxillofacial surgery) in Australia, go to www.dentalimplantsaustralia.com
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I went to the dentist and was given a price of $13,000 to fix everything in 2 days and be put to sleep. Only thing is they don't take payment plans and my insurance only covers $1,500 a year. That doesn't really help. Another gave me the price of $9000 but they won't put me to sleep and it will be done over a long period of time.
I have looked all over trying to find someone to help me , Talk shows, Ive e-mailed dentist all over the world seeing if someone has enough heart to help me, give me a new smile. Dentist make so much money. Can someone help ?
Need a great dentist! Do you know of great oral surgeon?
I'm going through a similar situation, I have had my bone graft surgery in May of 2006, 6 months after I had twelve implants put in, that was done by Dr. Cameron Clokie at Mount Sinai Hospital, Very good Oral surgeon. Since then I've had nothing but problems finding a Dentist.
I have been to several Dentists with no luck, This procedure was to be done within one year, it is now November 2007 and I'm still not done.
I've been told I should see a Prosthodontist, they're the ones to go to, they specialize in the jaw bone and where teeth should be.
Look up "Prosthodontist" to learn more about them.
I have heard in the media recently that most Dentists are not familiar with this type of procedure, Prothodontists are the way to go.
When I find one I'll be sure to let you know, I'm in the process.
Hope this helps
CC.
Reply:I went to Victor Kim in Troy, Ohio. He is an amazing surgeon. I am not sure of his pricing and payment plans but I have referred many people to him, and they were more than satisfied with the results.
I have gone to him for two separate dental surgeries, with outstanding results. 2 of my wisdom teeth were wrapped around my nerve and one was growing in sideways. He got them all out in 10 minutes. He is not only fast, but efficient, and cares about his patients.
Afterwards, the Vicodin he gave me wasn't helping and the antibiotic was making me sick to my stomach, so I called him with my problems, and he adjusted the prescriptions to meet my needs.
937-335-3400 is the number, if you haven't tried this surgeon already.
Reply:I don't know if I can answer your very good question, but I'll try. To find out everything you want to know about dentistry, orthodontics, gum grafting, oral surgery, wisdom teeth, jaw correction surgery (orthognathic surgery), dental implants, jaw bone grafting, fractured jaws, IV sedation, oral cancer, gum sores, post operative care or whatever to do with the surgery of the face, mouth or jaws (oral %26amp; maxillofacial surgery) in Australia, go to www.dentalimplantsaustralia.com
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Dentist trouble with numbing injections--- do you get this?
when i have a tooth out or filling and the dentist numbs my mouth, it never numbs straight away even after 15 to 20 mins waiting and sometimes the dentist has to stop and give me more numbing injections.
does anyone else have a high tolerance like this? im starting to dread the dentist because i know these injections have trouble working on me.
why does it do this and can i ask to be put to sleep in future?
Dentist trouble with numbing injections--- do you get this?
I had 3 fillings yesterday and was in the chair a whole hour waiting for the numbing and after about 7 injections I was shaking cos of the pain. I know you can have anaesthetic if you have a tooth out, but I'm not sure about fillings. But I sympathise with you about the pain and dread!!!
Reply:I do. I sometimes take two or three injections to get numb. The nice thing is I'm partially numb already, so I don't feel them as much. The numbing shots are the worst part of the dental experience for me.
You can ask to be knocked out, but it's very dangerous and expensive. They normally don't do it for general dentistry, just extractions. You can also ask for nitrous, which is *very* relaxing and not as expensive.
Reply:Hi - I had a similar problem a few months ago. Basically there are two nerves in your mouth - the main one, which is numbed by and injection under your tongue, and another one which needs to injected on the outside of your gums - near your cheek. Make sure the dentist injects both of these nerves and you shouldn't feel a thing!
Reply:I had the same problem once for a filling, luckily never had to have another one but My God I was in Agony!! Wasn't offered a second injection either but that's the NHS for you...
Reply:It is usaully unlikely for that to happen maybe if you start doing some research and ask the dentist meybe you can get the answer and it has never happend to me!!!
Reply:Some people need more Novocain inj. Some dentists don't get it in the right spot. I have a Friend who goes on Valium a half hour before every dental appt. You need to speak up because I avoid the dentist because of the pain. It does not need to be painful. Not in this day and age. Some dentists I think, think if it is painful you will take better care of your teeth. Well I can tell you from experience it works just the opposite with me.
Reply:this can be because the dentist doesn't reach the "longbuckle nerve" initially. This nerve can be difficult to find sometimes and can be the reason for multiple injections. If the nerve agent is injected around this nerve, instead of into it, it can result in no numbing at all or only partial numbing. It is often very common for there to be a need for additional injections as the procedure goes on. You can be asked to be put to sleep but your health insurance may not cover this.
Reply:I have the same problem. What it is, my sister discovered, is our roots are shooting off in different directions than most people. I will tell them, my roots are not normal to please make sure you numb me good. Had no problem since.
Reply:A lot of people have this problem.....just be sure to let your dentist know that you take more anesthetic than most so he doesn't start working on you before you're ready for him to.
Reply:ask for septocaine. i never, ever have to give a second injection. it costs the dentist a little less to use the cheap stuff that doesn't always work the first time. it has nothing to do with tolerance. either it's cheap anesthetic or your dentist needs to do a little head and neck anatomy review.
going to sleep for procedures cost a minimum of $400 so i wouldn't advise that.
Reply:I have the same problem. Part of it is adrenalin because of anxiety. I always drink a few cups of coffee before going, and it does work. Relax, close your eyes and count to ten in your mind while the dentist injects your gums.
Reply:It is not due to a "high tolerance" to local anaesthetic (LA). You are no different to anyone else. You don't need to be put to sleep.
Most upper injections work very easily. It is usually the lower injections (a "block") where there can be failures. If the dentist has injected well, then you should have an effect coming on within 3 minutes in your lower lip. A 2nd dose of LA before starting is not uncommon, but more than this becomes questionable. There is a limit to the amount of LA that can be given, as there are toxic effects at high levels.
Most dentists use lignocaine with adrenaline. I don't know brand names in the US, so will talk generically. This has been the "gold standard" for many years, and works very well.
Another LA is articaine, which supposedly works better, but in my experience there is no difference in overall effect. Part of its alleged better effects are probably due to its concentration - it is a 4% solution, twice that of lignocaine at 2%. Therefore a cartridge of articaine is a double cartridge of lignocaine. So you have to halve the maximum dose allowable.
Personally, I would change dentists. He seems to need a refresher course in anatomy. Ask friends and relatives for recommendations.
P.S. Thank you Dr Sam (below). In Australia "lignocaine" is the generic name. Our available brand names are Xylocaine, Nurocaine, or Lignospan. This prompted me to look up on the web, where according to Wikipedia, lignocaine is the British Approved Name which has passed to Oz as part of our historical connections, whereas lidocaine is the International Name. Another bit of trivia I now know. Cheers!
Reply:Sometimes people just need more and it has nothing to do with your dentist. If you know that you take more to get numb, tell them that! When I have a patient that says that they have trouble getting numb, we ALWAYS give an extra dose right away. No biggie.
Reply:Some people just take longer to get numb. If it is a lower block injection, I admit that I may not have found the landmark, which is extremely well-hidden in some people. We jus tgo for a second shot and it is easier to probe for theproper landmarks when you are numb back at the injection site.
I've got some patients who take extra long to get numb with the "easy" shots also, so I concluded that some people just take longer.
There are some modern concepts about the anatomy of the innervation of the lower jaw that your dentist might not be up on. How can you tell him to take a class on injections, though?
Reply:Yes have this problem all the time and have been in agony on a few occassions.
Have recently found a new dentist who said my body metabolizes it faster than normal so wears off quickly or needs more to numb it up speak to your dentist about this.
does anyone else have a high tolerance like this? im starting to dread the dentist because i know these injections have trouble working on me.
why does it do this and can i ask to be put to sleep in future?
Dentist trouble with numbing injections--- do you get this?
I had 3 fillings yesterday and was in the chair a whole hour waiting for the numbing and after about 7 injections I was shaking cos of the pain. I know you can have anaesthetic if you have a tooth out, but I'm not sure about fillings. But I sympathise with you about the pain and dread!!!
Reply:I do. I sometimes take two or three injections to get numb. The nice thing is I'm partially numb already, so I don't feel them as much. The numbing shots are the worst part of the dental experience for me.
You can ask to be knocked out, but it's very dangerous and expensive. They normally don't do it for general dentistry, just extractions. You can also ask for nitrous, which is *very* relaxing and not as expensive.
Reply:Hi - I had a similar problem a few months ago. Basically there are two nerves in your mouth - the main one, which is numbed by and injection under your tongue, and another one which needs to injected on the outside of your gums - near your cheek. Make sure the dentist injects both of these nerves and you shouldn't feel a thing!
Reply:I had the same problem once for a filling, luckily never had to have another one but My God I was in Agony!! Wasn't offered a second injection either but that's the NHS for you...
Reply:It is usaully unlikely for that to happen maybe if you start doing some research and ask the dentist meybe you can get the answer and it has never happend to me!!!
Reply:Some people need more Novocain inj. Some dentists don't get it in the right spot. I have a Friend who goes on Valium a half hour before every dental appt. You need to speak up because I avoid the dentist because of the pain. It does not need to be painful. Not in this day and age. Some dentists I think, think if it is painful you will take better care of your teeth. Well I can tell you from experience it works just the opposite with me.
Reply:this can be because the dentist doesn't reach the "longbuckle nerve" initially. This nerve can be difficult to find sometimes and can be the reason for multiple injections. If the nerve agent is injected around this nerve, instead of into it, it can result in no numbing at all or only partial numbing. It is often very common for there to be a need for additional injections as the procedure goes on. You can be asked to be put to sleep but your health insurance may not cover this.
Reply:I have the same problem. What it is, my sister discovered, is our roots are shooting off in different directions than most people. I will tell them, my roots are not normal to please make sure you numb me good. Had no problem since.
Reply:A lot of people have this problem.....just be sure to let your dentist know that you take more anesthetic than most so he doesn't start working on you before you're ready for him to.
Reply:ask for septocaine. i never, ever have to give a second injection. it costs the dentist a little less to use the cheap stuff that doesn't always work the first time. it has nothing to do with tolerance. either it's cheap anesthetic or your dentist needs to do a little head and neck anatomy review.
going to sleep for procedures cost a minimum of $400 so i wouldn't advise that.
Reply:I have the same problem. Part of it is adrenalin because of anxiety. I always drink a few cups of coffee before going, and it does work. Relax, close your eyes and count to ten in your mind while the dentist injects your gums.
Reply:It is not due to a "high tolerance" to local anaesthetic (LA). You are no different to anyone else. You don't need to be put to sleep.
Most upper injections work very easily. It is usually the lower injections (a "block") where there can be failures. If the dentist has injected well, then you should have an effect coming on within 3 minutes in your lower lip. A 2nd dose of LA before starting is not uncommon, but more than this becomes questionable. There is a limit to the amount of LA that can be given, as there are toxic effects at high levels.
Most dentists use lignocaine with adrenaline. I don't know brand names in the US, so will talk generically. This has been the "gold standard" for many years, and works very well.
Another LA is articaine, which supposedly works better, but in my experience there is no difference in overall effect. Part of its alleged better effects are probably due to its concentration - it is a 4% solution, twice that of lignocaine at 2%. Therefore a cartridge of articaine is a double cartridge of lignocaine. So you have to halve the maximum dose allowable.
Personally, I would change dentists. He seems to need a refresher course in anatomy. Ask friends and relatives for recommendations.
P.S. Thank you Dr Sam (below). In Australia "lignocaine" is the generic name. Our available brand names are Xylocaine, Nurocaine, or Lignospan. This prompted me to look up on the web, where according to Wikipedia, lignocaine is the British Approved Name which has passed to Oz as part of our historical connections, whereas lidocaine is the International Name. Another bit of trivia I now know. Cheers!
Reply:Sometimes people just need more and it has nothing to do with your dentist. If you know that you take more to get numb, tell them that! When I have a patient that says that they have trouble getting numb, we ALWAYS give an extra dose right away. No biggie.
Reply:Some people just take longer to get numb. If it is a lower block injection, I admit that I may not have found the landmark, which is extremely well-hidden in some people. We jus tgo for a second shot and it is easier to probe for theproper landmarks when you are numb back at the injection site.
I've got some patients who take extra long to get numb with the "easy" shots also, so I concluded that some people just take longer.
There are some modern concepts about the anatomy of the innervation of the lower jaw that your dentist might not be up on. How can you tell him to take a class on injections, though?
Reply:Yes have this problem all the time and have been in agony on a few occassions.
Have recently found a new dentist who said my body metabolizes it faster than normal so wears off quickly or needs more to numb it up speak to your dentist about this.
Dentist Braces or not?
This is very imberresing but I need to know...Okay, that last time I visited a dentist was about 7 years ago. Now I am 19 years old and I am not too happy with my smile. My teeth are not straight and I think I have two cavities. Most of my friends have their smiles in perfect condition but I am the only one who struggles with this issue. I would like to know if it's braces what I need? I mean, I haven't gone to a dentist for a while and I think they have to work a lot with me before they can actually put on braces right...?? And if so, about how long will it take for me to have a PERFECT smile?
P.S.
You can't really blame me because it wasn't up to me, my mom never really took me to a dentist.
Dentist Braces or not?
you know the same thing happened to me. I went to the dentist when I was younger but developed a great fear of going there and my last visit was when I was like 10 years old. I decided when i was 17 i wanted braces, the orthodontist told me i needed some work on my teeth so i had to go to a general dentist. I JUST now got my braces on last week and im now 21!! It only took so much time b/c 1. im a lazy procrastinator and 2. my general dentist had a really busy schedule so appt's wud come 6 months apart. In total, i got 2 cleanings, 8 fillings, and 4 extractions before getting my braces and trust me when i say my teeth were horrible!! Dont be afraid to go, you'll be very happy you did!! Go to a general dentist first, let him/her know you want to get braces and they'll fix you right up, while you are getting your teeth fixed do your research on a good orthodontist for braces, dont waste your time or itll take you 3 years like it took me to get them. Ask your gen. dentist for a recommendation, they will usually have one and you can check that place out and set up a free consultation after all your teeth are fixed to find out if you need braces. Braces will take you anywhere from 1.5-2 years maybe more depending on how bad your teeth are. Also since you have cavities, you're gonna need fillings, my fillings are metallic colored and very noticeable when i laugh or yawn, so if it matters to you, you can ask for tooth colored fillings, not sure if they cost more or not but not all dentists do them so be sure to look around if thats what you want. Good Luck!!
if you want more details just ask, i can give you EXTREME details of almost everything, if ive been through it, and i can let you know how much i paid for all the stuff done to my teeth so you can make sure your not being ripped off!!
Reply:you can email me, it should give you the option if you click on my username otherwise my email is oomgnoway@yahoo.com, ill add you to my contacts so it should be easier and you're welcome :D Report It
Reply:yea u need braces i expect. they take roughly 12 - 18months then they get taken off and you get a retainer to keep themin place while the gums are still soft from all the movement. i have braces and its the best thing i ever did. go see your dentist n he/she will tell you what you need, dont be afraid. the longer you leave it the worse itll get
Reply:erm, i tihnk the easiest way to know if you need braces is to actually go to a dentist youself. im sure theyll tell you if you need one. =) but anyway, i suppose, from your own descrption, you WOULD need one...?
plus perfect smile...?will, at first maybe youll find your own smile pretty weird, coz youll be soo used to seeing yourself with braces, but then your teeth would be STRAIGHT. so if a perfect smile is one that consists of straight teeth, then ya, its about a year plus.
good luck with teethy...! =)
Reply:Hi :)
First of all a dentist can't help you :) You need to see an orthodontist. I too wasn't happy with my smile and when I was 29 I decided to see an ortho. He prescribed braces for me. However, first I had to get my wisdoms pulled -i didn't have enough room in my mouth otherwise- Anyways I LOVED wearing the braces. I don't know why. I thought they were sexy :) An ortho will look at your mouth, then do x-rays. He will then decide what to do next. If you get braces AWESOME! After you will get a retainer for both top and bottom teeth OR you will get a permanent wire which goes on the inside of your mouth. It doesnt hurt but, mine fell off due to the acidity level of my mouth so I got the retainer. I wore it at night only ;) For me it took 2 years. I got used to it really quick. Trust me its the right direction to go to. I now am not afraid to smile WIDELY! Unfortunately, I can not tell you how long it will take. I would say 2-3 years. OH and if you haven't gotten the hint, braces are so cool nowadays. Ive seen people in their 30s-40s wearing them. You can get ones for the inside of your teeth too.
Good luck! Keep smiling!
Reply:It depends how long your orthedontist plans for.If you want a perfect smile.Then go for the braces.I have them and am looking at 2 years.If people call u names try and make a name for them or arguement.It depends on what u prefer.Braces arn't really a thing that can be prevented.It depends on what u want.A good look without Braces.Or fixed teeth in a few years with a wonderful smile.I like the braces part
Reply:Ok, first u need to see a general dentist, and don't be embarrased,nobody will judge you! It's your mouth and you decide when to go take care of it! You'll probably have more than two cavities, unless you hate sugar, you also might have some gum problems, which occur from a tartar built up on your teeth right below the gum line. But no worries,u'll be okay. Before visiting an ortho you definately should have your general dentist do his work,that's when u'll be ready for braces. I've had mine for about year n a half now, it's a pain really,not gonna lie. But it's definately worth it and you're so young! Go for it, and please don't be embarrassed,you should be very proud of yourself for taking control over your smile! Good luck!
Reply:Hope this link helps you with all information regarding your teeth.Try out http://useinfo-dentalcare.blogspot.com/ for more details.
P.S.
You can't really blame me because it wasn't up to me, my mom never really took me to a dentist.
Dentist Braces or not?
you know the same thing happened to me. I went to the dentist when I was younger but developed a great fear of going there and my last visit was when I was like 10 years old. I decided when i was 17 i wanted braces, the orthodontist told me i needed some work on my teeth so i had to go to a general dentist. I JUST now got my braces on last week and im now 21!! It only took so much time b/c 1. im a lazy procrastinator and 2. my general dentist had a really busy schedule so appt's wud come 6 months apart. In total, i got 2 cleanings, 8 fillings, and 4 extractions before getting my braces and trust me when i say my teeth were horrible!! Dont be afraid to go, you'll be very happy you did!! Go to a general dentist first, let him/her know you want to get braces and they'll fix you right up, while you are getting your teeth fixed do your research on a good orthodontist for braces, dont waste your time or itll take you 3 years like it took me to get them. Ask your gen. dentist for a recommendation, they will usually have one and you can check that place out and set up a free consultation after all your teeth are fixed to find out if you need braces. Braces will take you anywhere from 1.5-2 years maybe more depending on how bad your teeth are. Also since you have cavities, you're gonna need fillings, my fillings are metallic colored and very noticeable when i laugh or yawn, so if it matters to you, you can ask for tooth colored fillings, not sure if they cost more or not but not all dentists do them so be sure to look around if thats what you want. Good Luck!!
if you want more details just ask, i can give you EXTREME details of almost everything, if ive been through it, and i can let you know how much i paid for all the stuff done to my teeth so you can make sure your not being ripped off!!
Reply:you can email me, it should give you the option if you click on my username otherwise my email is oomgnoway@yahoo.com, ill add you to my contacts so it should be easier and you're welcome :D Report It
Reply:yea u need braces i expect. they take roughly 12 - 18months then they get taken off and you get a retainer to keep themin place while the gums are still soft from all the movement. i have braces and its the best thing i ever did. go see your dentist n he/she will tell you what you need, dont be afraid. the longer you leave it the worse itll get
Reply:erm, i tihnk the easiest way to know if you need braces is to actually go to a dentist youself. im sure theyll tell you if you need one. =) but anyway, i suppose, from your own descrption, you WOULD need one...?
plus perfect smile...?will, at first maybe youll find your own smile pretty weird, coz youll be soo used to seeing yourself with braces, but then your teeth would be STRAIGHT. so if a perfect smile is one that consists of straight teeth, then ya, its about a year plus.
good luck with teethy...! =)
Reply:Hi :)
First of all a dentist can't help you :) You need to see an orthodontist. I too wasn't happy with my smile and when I was 29 I decided to see an ortho. He prescribed braces for me. However, first I had to get my wisdoms pulled -i didn't have enough room in my mouth otherwise- Anyways I LOVED wearing the braces. I don't know why. I thought they were sexy :) An ortho will look at your mouth, then do x-rays. He will then decide what to do next. If you get braces AWESOME! After you will get a retainer for both top and bottom teeth OR you will get a permanent wire which goes on the inside of your mouth. It doesnt hurt but, mine fell off due to the acidity level of my mouth so I got the retainer. I wore it at night only ;) For me it took 2 years. I got used to it really quick. Trust me its the right direction to go to. I now am not afraid to smile WIDELY! Unfortunately, I can not tell you how long it will take. I would say 2-3 years. OH and if you haven't gotten the hint, braces are so cool nowadays. Ive seen people in their 30s-40s wearing them. You can get ones for the inside of your teeth too.
Good luck! Keep smiling!
Reply:It depends how long your orthedontist plans for.If you want a perfect smile.Then go for the braces.I have them and am looking at 2 years.If people call u names try and make a name for them or arguement.It depends on what u prefer.Braces arn't really a thing that can be prevented.It depends on what u want.A good look without Braces.Or fixed teeth in a few years with a wonderful smile.I like the braces part
Reply:Ok, first u need to see a general dentist, and don't be embarrased,nobody will judge you! It's your mouth and you decide when to go take care of it! You'll probably have more than two cavities, unless you hate sugar, you also might have some gum problems, which occur from a tartar built up on your teeth right below the gum line. But no worries,u'll be okay. Before visiting an ortho you definately should have your general dentist do his work,that's when u'll be ready for braces. I've had mine for about year n a half now, it's a pain really,not gonna lie. But it's definately worth it and you're so young! Go for it, and please don't be embarrassed,you should be very proud of yourself for taking control over your smile! Good luck!
Reply:Hope this link helps you with all information regarding your teeth.Try out http://useinfo-dentalcare.blogspot.com/ for more details.
Dentist-- numb mouth keeps bleeding?
i went to the dentist today and i need 4 teeth pulled out, so i could get braces. now they just wont stop bleeding, its been 3 hours and i am so hungry, what do i do, the dentist said that i keep those cotton things in my mouth but ive been doing that for 3 hours and now i have ran out, i kept biting them like my dentist said, but once they become red with blood, i am using tissue paper now. please how do i stop the bleeding, i am so hungry!
Dentist-- numb mouth keeps bleeding?
U may have a vein that didn't get stitched or the stitch came undone. U will need to go to the dentist to fix that. If u r really hungry, try a slimfast with a straw. Also it might help to put some ice on it. Good Luck
Reply:Call the dentist's office and ask them.
Reply:Call the dentist.
If they did not already give you stitches they should have. |
I had a tooth pulled and it was bleeding for 2 hours, so yeah sometimes it takes awhile.
Also, don't chew on the inside of your cheek! - a bit of advice lol-
Reply:the bleeding will stop....keep putting pressure on. And make sure you rinse with salt water 4-5 times a day to prevent dry socket.
As for the hunger....soup.
Reply:Don't use tissue. Get a wash cloth and wet it. Otherwise it will stick to the dried blood and it will start bleeding again. If you are still bleeding heavily, call your dentist. Rarely, some people have clotting problems that are undetected prior to these types of things. Wet the wash cloth and bite on it. If the bleeding is not slowing, you may need to see a doc depending on what your dentist says. Don't spit, no straws, etc.
Dentist-- numb mouth keeps bleeding?
U may have a vein that didn't get stitched or the stitch came undone. U will need to go to the dentist to fix that. If u r really hungry, try a slimfast with a straw. Also it might help to put some ice on it. Good Luck
Reply:Call the dentist's office and ask them.
Reply:Call the dentist.
If they did not already give you stitches they should have. |
I had a tooth pulled and it was bleeding for 2 hours, so yeah sometimes it takes awhile.
Also, don't chew on the inside of your cheek! - a bit of advice lol-
Reply:the bleeding will stop....keep putting pressure on. And make sure you rinse with salt water 4-5 times a day to prevent dry socket.
As for the hunger....soup.
Reply:Don't use tissue. Get a wash cloth and wet it. Otherwise it will stick to the dried blood and it will start bleeding again. If you are still bleeding heavily, call your dentist. Rarely, some people have clotting problems that are undetected prior to these types of things. Wet the wash cloth and bite on it. If the bleeding is not slowing, you may need to see a doc depending on what your dentist says. Don't spit, no straws, etc.
When a dentist says he or she "is leaving the practice," what does that mean?
I am a current patient in one dental office where I had two dentists assigned to me in a three year span. The first one (a woman) did my teeth for two years and told me that she was "leaving the practice." She replaced by another (a man), who only lasted one year when he too said he was "leaving the practice." Next thing I knew, he flew off to another state. I never bothered to ask both of them what they meant by that.
Are they going back to school to get a advanced degree or training to be a dental surgeon? This is just a general guess on my part.
I am currently on my third dentist in the same office, but he's not leaving any time soon... he's the dentist with the most seniority and have been there long before the two dentists that worked on me.
Preferably someone who works in a dental office could answer this question.
When a dentist says he or she "is leaving the practice," what does that mean?
that means they quit leaving you to find another dentist
Reply:It just means they are leaving the particular place (practice) they work for.
Reply:They either mean they're quitting practice at that office, or getting out of the occupation all together.
Reply:They are not going to do dental work anymore.
Reply:leaving the practice means they are either retiring or changing careers, either way it means they are not going to be a dentist anymore.
Reply:Leaving the practice generally means in any occupation, that one will be abandoning the work entirely.
Reply:it meens they arn't going to be a dentist anymore
Reply:lEAVING THE PRACTICE MEANS THAT THEY ARE GOING TO WORK FOR A NEW DENTIST OFFICE?
Reply:leaving the practice=quitting the study of orthodontics?
Reply:They could be going to another practice, starting their own, or returning to specialty training.
Reply:Leaving the practice means that he is leaving the group he is currently working for and going to work somewhere else.
Reply:Well on thing could be is just like lawyers. There working at the dentists office that someone ones and they just work there. They could be starting there own dentists office some wheres else. So they would work for them selfs. Getting exprience working for some one else before they go out on there own.
Reply:There must be someone who works there that is mean to their coworkers...mean enough to make the people leave...I assume they are leaving and getting another job
Reply:for whatever reason they wanted to not be in business with that employer and they are going to be a dentist at a different location.
Reply:Practice simply means dental office so they are moving to work elsewhere
Reply:It simply means they are leaving that office, not the profession in general. The "practice" as they are referring to, is the actual entity that is the office- the dentist, hygentist, receptionist, etc. He or she is not retiring, as the other person suggested.
Reply:i do not work in a dentist office but i can tell you that "leaving the practice" means that their leaving the occupation. That's my guess.
Reply:I don't work in a dental office, but usually when a dentist or doctor says leaving the practice, they are usually transferring to another office to work. Usually dentist stay doing what they are doing till they finish there schooling, work while finishing school. But I had a dentist that said this and he just moved to a different location out of the county!
Reply:There isn't a set reason for 'leaving a practice'. Its just a nice way of saying i quit and will be moving on.
Reply:I'm a medical student and generally when someone says "They're leaving the practice" it means that they are no longer going to work in that paticular field. The dentist is most likely not going to work as a dentist any longer.
Reply:Leaving the practice means not working in that office anymore. I'd sure switch to another dental practice - office. Too much turnover there. I know it's hard to be constantly having to trust new drs.
Reply:It could mean two things one they are not going to practice dentistry anymore or they are leaving that particular office to start a new job with another dental office. The best thing you can do to satisfy you curiosity is to ask your new dentist why the two previous dentists told you they were "leaving the practice" he may know the reason. It could be they were underpaid at that particular dental office.
Reply:Usually "leaving the practice" means one of two things. It could mean that they are no longer going to practice denistry at the location they are currently in.
The dentist could be leaving the practice they are with to start their own dental clinic if they are practicing with a group of dentists currently or they could be moving to another practice elsewhere in the state or country.
It could also mean that they no longer wish to be a dentist and are looking into doing something else with their lives such as going back to school or getting a job in another field of work.
Reply:I don't work in a dental office, but I do work in a hospital setting. "Leaving the practice" means giving up what they currently do right now - work wise.
Reply:He's practiced enough? ~
Reply:A "practice" is a dentist's office, in this case. When they say they're "leaving the practice," they don't mean they're giving up dentistry forever. They just mean they're quitting their job at that particular dentiast's office. They are going to go be dentists in another "practice," another dentist's office.
Reply:I work in the medical field, and what they mean is just exactly that...They're leaving the practice. They might be moving on to greener pastures, or continuing their education, or going on an extended vacation in Bermuda. It's basically a nice way of saying they're quitting!
Reply:It means they will no longer be a Dentist. They are leaving the "Dental Practice". It is related to the word, "practitioner". Look it up.
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Reply:They are quitting dentistry.
Reply:don't you get it..You pay for treatment which you are told by the first dentist will only be this ..this ..and that to be done to get your mouth in shape..and will cost £/$xxx..then she leaves "the Practice" so the next dentist says okay what's been done and you explain that it's taken 2 years of appointments to get as far as it has..he says okay we still need to do this ..this ..and that ..to finish your dental treatment ..but he says you need to pay a little bit more for the work..then he leaves"The Practice" and the 3rd dentist says okay what's been done so-far......say aaaaaah ??????ad infinitum..I go to Ukraine to get my teeth done..There I see a dentist ..told to wait in the next room ..after a few minutes I am given the numbing stuff...after a while the first dentist deals with everything ..after 2 hours all is done complete and paid for..cheaper ..the trip .and the treatment ..than here in England..
Reply:it means tey dont want to be a dentist anymore.
fitness shoes
Are they going back to school to get a advanced degree or training to be a dental surgeon? This is just a general guess on my part.
I am currently on my third dentist in the same office, but he's not leaving any time soon... he's the dentist with the most seniority and have been there long before the two dentists that worked on me.
Preferably someone who works in a dental office could answer this question.
When a dentist says he or she "is leaving the practice," what does that mean?
that means they quit leaving you to find another dentist
Reply:It just means they are leaving the particular place (practice) they work for.
Reply:They either mean they're quitting practice at that office, or getting out of the occupation all together.
Reply:They are not going to do dental work anymore.
Reply:leaving the practice means they are either retiring or changing careers, either way it means they are not going to be a dentist anymore.
Reply:Leaving the practice generally means in any occupation, that one will be abandoning the work entirely.
Reply:it meens they arn't going to be a dentist anymore
Reply:lEAVING THE PRACTICE MEANS THAT THEY ARE GOING TO WORK FOR A NEW DENTIST OFFICE?
Reply:leaving the practice=quitting the study of orthodontics?
Reply:They could be going to another practice, starting their own, or returning to specialty training.
Reply:Leaving the practice means that he is leaving the group he is currently working for and going to work somewhere else.
Reply:Well on thing could be is just like lawyers. There working at the dentists office that someone ones and they just work there. They could be starting there own dentists office some wheres else. So they would work for them selfs. Getting exprience working for some one else before they go out on there own.
Reply:There must be someone who works there that is mean to their coworkers...mean enough to make the people leave...I assume they are leaving and getting another job
Reply:for whatever reason they wanted to not be in business with that employer and they are going to be a dentist at a different location.
Reply:Practice simply means dental office so they are moving to work elsewhere
Reply:It simply means they are leaving that office, not the profession in general. The "practice" as they are referring to, is the actual entity that is the office- the dentist, hygentist, receptionist, etc. He or she is not retiring, as the other person suggested.
Reply:i do not work in a dentist office but i can tell you that "leaving the practice" means that their leaving the occupation. That's my guess.
Reply:I don't work in a dental office, but usually when a dentist or doctor says leaving the practice, they are usually transferring to another office to work. Usually dentist stay doing what they are doing till they finish there schooling, work while finishing school. But I had a dentist that said this and he just moved to a different location out of the county!
Reply:There isn't a set reason for 'leaving a practice'. Its just a nice way of saying i quit and will be moving on.
Reply:I'm a medical student and generally when someone says "They're leaving the practice" it means that they are no longer going to work in that paticular field. The dentist is most likely not going to work as a dentist any longer.
Reply:Leaving the practice means not working in that office anymore. I'd sure switch to another dental practice - office. Too much turnover there. I know it's hard to be constantly having to trust new drs.
Reply:It could mean two things one they are not going to practice dentistry anymore or they are leaving that particular office to start a new job with another dental office. The best thing you can do to satisfy you curiosity is to ask your new dentist why the two previous dentists told you they were "leaving the practice" he may know the reason. It could be they were underpaid at that particular dental office.
Reply:Usually "leaving the practice" means one of two things. It could mean that they are no longer going to practice denistry at the location they are currently in.
The dentist could be leaving the practice they are with to start their own dental clinic if they are practicing with a group of dentists currently or they could be moving to another practice elsewhere in the state or country.
It could also mean that they no longer wish to be a dentist and are looking into doing something else with their lives such as going back to school or getting a job in another field of work.
Reply:I don't work in a dental office, but I do work in a hospital setting. "Leaving the practice" means giving up what they currently do right now - work wise.
Reply:He's practiced enough? ~
Reply:A "practice" is a dentist's office, in this case. When they say they're "leaving the practice," they don't mean they're giving up dentistry forever. They just mean they're quitting their job at that particular dentiast's office. They are going to go be dentists in another "practice," another dentist's office.
Reply:I work in the medical field, and what they mean is just exactly that...They're leaving the practice. They might be moving on to greener pastures, or continuing their education, or going on an extended vacation in Bermuda. It's basically a nice way of saying they're quitting!
Reply:It means they will no longer be a Dentist. They are leaving the "Dental Practice". It is related to the word, "practitioner". Look it up.
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Reply:They are quitting dentistry.
Reply:don't you get it..You pay for treatment which you are told by the first dentist will only be this ..this ..and that to be done to get your mouth in shape..and will cost £/$xxx..then she leaves "the Practice" so the next dentist says okay what's been done and you explain that it's taken 2 years of appointments to get as far as it has..he says okay we still need to do this ..this ..and that ..to finish your dental treatment ..but he says you need to pay a little bit more for the work..then he leaves"The Practice" and the 3rd dentist says okay what's been done so-far......say aaaaaah ??????ad infinitum..I go to Ukraine to get my teeth done..There I see a dentist ..told to wait in the next room ..after a few minutes I am given the numbing stuff...after a while the first dentist deals with everything ..after 2 hours all is done complete and paid for..cheaper ..the trip .and the treatment ..than here in England..
Reply:it means tey dont want to be a dentist anymore.
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Dentist horror story!! What can I do??
Okay, so heres the story. I went to the dentist about a week ago to get 2 fillings. When he went to numb my teeth with a shot in the gums, my cheek swelled. He thinks he either hit a muscle or a blood vessel or possibly both. It has been a week today and it is swollen still but not to much, I have a huge bruise on my cheek and by my eye, it also hurts to open my mouth to far. Now heres the deal, my dentist said to ice it and do not chew any gum and it will get better. A different person (who is kind of a dentist) said to use heat on it and chew as much gum as possible. I do not know who to believe.. what do you think?
Dentist horror story!! What can I do??
You poor dear! Actually, they are both right but at different phases of your recovery. After a dental procedure, it is ice for 48 hours and then heat. The ice is to prevent and minimize swelling. The heat is to encourage blood to rush to the area to speed healing. As to the gum, at this point, I don't see where it will make a difference one way or another. For the first two or three days, gum would definitely be a no-no.
Why would you believe an "kind of dentist"? If he is a "kind of dentist" it means he isn't a dentist.
Your dentist "horror story" is not that unusual. There is no way to see into the gums for vessels and nerves. I endured several painful procedures on my back teeth until we discoverd that my nerves were crossed so numbing the proper nerve numbed the neighboring tooth! Now that we know, the proper nerve can be anesthetised.
Since the instructions on ice and heat would be similar to those after having dental surgery, I will post a link here so you can read about the ice and heat yourself.
http://www.tricountyoms.com/surgical/pos...
Dentist horror story!! What can I do??
You poor dear! Actually, they are both right but at different phases of your recovery. After a dental procedure, it is ice for 48 hours and then heat. The ice is to prevent and minimize swelling. The heat is to encourage blood to rush to the area to speed healing. As to the gum, at this point, I don't see where it will make a difference one way or another. For the first two or three days, gum would definitely be a no-no.
Why would you believe an "kind of dentist"? If he is a "kind of dentist" it means he isn't a dentist.
Your dentist "horror story" is not that unusual. There is no way to see into the gums for vessels and nerves. I endured several painful procedures on my back teeth until we discoverd that my nerves were crossed so numbing the proper nerve numbed the neighboring tooth! Now that we know, the proper nerve can be anesthetised.
Since the instructions on ice and heat would be similar to those after having dental surgery, I will post a link here so you can read about the ice and heat yourself.
http://www.tricountyoms.com/surgical/pos...
Dentist Phobia?
I have a tooth that is KILLING me and I know I need to go have it cut out but I have this things about Dentists. When I was about 7 or so my parents took me to the Dentist and the assistant was wanting me to bite down on a piece of cardboard (I think I can't remember exactly what it was) and when I wasn't doing it right she grabbed my jaw and shoved it in my mouth and then slammed my jaw shut. The way she did it really hurt and ever since then I've had this fear of dentist.
Is this even a phobia or am I just over reacting to one bad experience?
Dentist Phobia?
If you are routinely avoiding the dentist because of your fear, it may well be a phobia. Definitions of dental phobia abound, but it's easily identified: if you're terrified of dentists and avoid them at all costs, you can be pretty sure it's a phobia.
You didn't say whether your other experiences of dentists/assistants were positive. A lot of the time, people do "recover" from the phobia once they have found a dentist they like and trust. However, many people also report that they are still wary of "dentists in general".
A phobia can undoubtedly result from just a single bad experience, depending on how frightening you perceived the episode.
There is lots more information on dentist phobia on the website below.
Reply:both....................ask around and go to a gentle,nice,dentist,that you can trust....it's stressful for them too.....
Reply:If I had to guess, I would say at the age of 7 years the assistant was having you bite on a bitewing x-ray which has a tab right in the center of the xray and when biting down can feel like biting on cardboard. Xrays can be uncomfortable, but to stop going because of that seems a little much. There are ways to soften the corners or use a smaller pedo xray or place the xray differently.
Now that you have a toothache, the toothache won't get any better until you get into a dentist and get it taken care of and unfortunately people in your predicament usually follow the same cycle and only goes when something is hurting them. Get this one taken care of and TRY to make an appointment to get them checked and cleaned. Maybe in the near future you can start heading off these severe problems before they get out-of-hand.
Best of luck
Is this even a phobia or am I just over reacting to one bad experience?
Dentist Phobia?
If you are routinely avoiding the dentist because of your fear, it may well be a phobia. Definitions of dental phobia abound, but it's easily identified: if you're terrified of dentists and avoid them at all costs, you can be pretty sure it's a phobia.
You didn't say whether your other experiences of dentists/assistants were positive. A lot of the time, people do "recover" from the phobia once they have found a dentist they like and trust. However, many people also report that they are still wary of "dentists in general".
A phobia can undoubtedly result from just a single bad experience, depending on how frightening you perceived the episode.
There is lots more information on dentist phobia on the website below.
Reply:both....................ask around and go to a gentle,nice,dentist,that you can trust....it's stressful for them too.....
Reply:If I had to guess, I would say at the age of 7 years the assistant was having you bite on a bitewing x-ray which has a tab right in the center of the xray and when biting down can feel like biting on cardboard. Xrays can be uncomfortable, but to stop going because of that seems a little much. There are ways to soften the corners or use a smaller pedo xray or place the xray differently.
Now that you have a toothache, the toothache won't get any better until you get into a dentist and get it taken care of and unfortunately people in your predicament usually follow the same cycle and only goes when something is hurting them. Get this one taken care of and TRY to make an appointment to get them checked and cleaned. Maybe in the near future you can start heading off these severe problems before they get out-of-hand.
Best of luck
Dentist joke.. cute!!!!!?
A man and his wife entered a dentist's office.
The wife said, "I want a tooth pulled. I don't want gas or Novocain because I'm in a terrible hurry. Just pull the tooth as quickly as possible."
"You're a brave woman," said the dentist. "Now, show me which tooth it is."
The wife turns to her husband and says: "Open your mouth and show the dentist which tooth it is, dear."
Dentist joke.. cute!!!!!?
Hehehe ~ very caring wife she is
Reply:LOL, that was funny
Reply:hahahah star for yoU!
Reply:I hope it's not the molar.
Reply:lol "I don't have time for this just pull the tooth" and to my hubby "and don't be a ***** about this dear :)"
Reply:ahaaa
wow
thats awsome=]
Reply:haha I love it
you ger a star
Reply:Lol thats funny =]
Reply:Lol
Reply:ha ha ha, nice joke.
The wife said, "I want a tooth pulled. I don't want gas or Novocain because I'm in a terrible hurry. Just pull the tooth as quickly as possible."
"You're a brave woman," said the dentist. "Now, show me which tooth it is."
The wife turns to her husband and says: "Open your mouth and show the dentist which tooth it is, dear."
Dentist joke.. cute!!!!!?
Hehehe ~ very caring wife she is
Reply:LOL, that was funny
Reply:hahahah star for yoU!
Reply:I hope it's not the molar.
Reply:lol "I don't have time for this just pull the tooth" and to my hubby "and don't be a ***** about this dear :)"
Reply:ahaaa
wow
thats awsome=]
Reply:haha I love it
you ger a star
Reply:Lol thats funny =]
Reply:Lol
Reply:ha ha ha, nice joke.
What are the liabilities of a dentist for defective tooth filling and crowning?
I brought my daughter to a dentist for tooth filling. The dentist only put white filling in the molar tooth which has two walls broken and recommended to have it protected with a crown. After a week we returned to the dentist for the crowning. The gums bleed when the dentist took impression of the tooth for the size of the crown. Thereafter, there was a dark coloured thing surrounding the white filling which looks like a tooth decay or a blood stain. The dentist said not to be bothered about it. Likewise, despite of the complained pain after the filling, the dentist still fixed the crown yesterday and the pain continued. The denstist said just give my daughter a paracetamol ibuprofen tablet. After four hours the crown was detached. The dentist can not be contacted because she is reportedly out of town. What shall we do? Please help. Thank you very much.
What are the liabilities of a dentist for defective tooth filling and crowning?
If you want to keep seeing this dentist for this particular tooth, go to your local pharmacy and get from the dental section a product for temporary filling / recementation. You should place the crown back in with this material. Before you do this, play with the crown and figure out the best position (fit) on the tooth. When you are ready tp put in the crown, dry the area first, place the material in the crown, then place the crown in the mouth and have her remain open (close her teeth, but have her show you her teeth the whole time----also tilt her head back) unitl it dries. This will extend the amount of time the crown will stay in. This is also the reason the crown came of or "detached" beacuse she was bleeding and the area was not dry when the crown was put in. As soon as you can schedule her an appointment with the dentist. She has to guarantee her work. If you take her somewhere else, the original dentist is not responsible for the cost.
Reply:go back to the dentist and get this fixed.
Reply:I understand u r anxiety and frustration. Medical fraternity enjoys over whelming protection from patient vindicating them. So, to get relief for pain and further rectification, pl select different doctor from Appollo dental hospital or any other known dr. U hav not mentioned which city r u in? So. that , i can suggest someone if it is Bangalore or Chennai.
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What are the liabilities of a dentist for defective tooth filling and crowning?
If you want to keep seeing this dentist for this particular tooth, go to your local pharmacy and get from the dental section a product for temporary filling / recementation. You should place the crown back in with this material. Before you do this, play with the crown and figure out the best position (fit) on the tooth. When you are ready tp put in the crown, dry the area first, place the material in the crown, then place the crown in the mouth and have her remain open (close her teeth, but have her show you her teeth the whole time----also tilt her head back) unitl it dries. This will extend the amount of time the crown will stay in. This is also the reason the crown came of or "detached" beacuse she was bleeding and the area was not dry when the crown was put in. As soon as you can schedule her an appointment with the dentist. She has to guarantee her work. If you take her somewhere else, the original dentist is not responsible for the cost.
Reply:go back to the dentist and get this fixed.
Reply:I understand u r anxiety and frustration. Medical fraternity enjoys over whelming protection from patient vindicating them. So, to get relief for pain and further rectification, pl select different doctor from Appollo dental hospital or any other known dr. U hav not mentioned which city r u in? So. that , i can suggest someone if it is Bangalore or Chennai.
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Becoming a dentist?
Alright I want to be a dentist. I went to an appointment a month ago and everything seemed cool. My dentist has a private practice and he seems very happy and I think what he does is really cool and I want to be one. Its not because of money or whatever. I still plan on playing music gigs too. I love the tenor sax but I want to be really a dentist. I have a 94.667 GPA and am in the beginning of my sophomore year in high school. I'm wondering what you need as an average GPA and what do I need to take in college to get into dental school? I'm also wondering if I will get screwed up bad with tuition and how long it takes to be a dentist? Any help would be appreciated.
Becoming a dentist?
From the American Dental Association website_
While in high school take math and science courses, enroll in chemistry, biology and algebra and consider taking AP (Advanced Placement) science courses. Find out everything you can about dentistry to discover if dentistry is a good fit for you and to demonstrate your interest in the profession.
How? Job shadow or volunteer at your family dentist's office, orthodontist or pediatric dentist's office.Contact a local practicing dentist to answer your questions. If there isn’t a mentor program in your area to pursue job shadowing or volunteering, contact the nearest dental society.
Find out if there are any dental camps or other programs for high school students at nearby dental schools.
Does your high school have health careers clubs? HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) is a national organization with high school chapters offering health profession career information and Learning for Life (Exploring) offers students 14-20 years old programs to explore careers.
Mentoring Program
Would you like to talk with a dentist in your community, ask questions and possibly observe first-hand (job shadow) a dental professional at work? Mentors can help you understand dentistry from the other side of the chair and provide guidance about pursuing dentistry as a career as well as dental team careers.
Learn more about mentoring or find out how to contact the mentor coordinator for your area in the mentoring section of this site.
Join American Student Dental Association (ASDA)
Here’s what some ASDA members say about the benefits of membership:
“Changing the way the laws work and protecting dental students is truly the greatest benefit.”
“The Mouth and other ASDA publications help me understand what life as a dental student is all about.”
“As a high school student I found out just what I need to get prepared for dental school.”
ASDA helps you prepare for dental school by sharing current issues important to dental students and dentistry. ASDA publications are written by dental students and include these free publications
Getting into Dental School: ASDA’s Guide for Predental Students,
ASDA News (monthly newsletter)
Mouth (quarterly journal)
Visit www.asdanet.org/members/join or call 800-621-8099 to become a member
As far as debt goes!!!!
Over 93% of dental students graduate with debt—owing an average of more than $162,155 THOUGH the site also says
Great income (in the $185,940 per year range)
Dental School Program
Earning a doctoral degree in dentistry usually requires four academic years of study. Dental schools award the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). The four years of study leading to the DDS or DMD degree progress as follows:
Years One and Two
Classroom and laboratory instruction in basic health sciences (including anatomy, biochemistry, histology, microbiology, pharmacology and physiology), with an emphasis on dental aspects
Basic principles of oral diagnosis and treatment, may practice on manikins and models, and may begin treating patients later in the second year
Years Three and Four
Students treat patients under the supervision of licensed dental faculty. Procedures cover the broad scope of general dentistry and include opportunities to work in a variety of settings, e.g., community clinics, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
Practice management courses include instruction in effective communication skills, the use of allied dental personnel and business management
If you intend to specialize you need to plan on up to another 2 years after the 4 for the DDS (if you want to be an orthodonist, oral surgeon, etc)
Here is some admission advice-
Dental School Admissions
Prerequisites
Students should contact individual dental schools for specific prerequisite information. Required courses generally include:
8 hours Biology with lab
8 hours Physics
8 hours English
8 hours General Chemistry with lab
8 hours Organic Chemistry with lab
Majoring in science is not a must, but completion of predental science requirements is necessary.
A college undergraduate degree is recommended in preparation for dental school. Most dental students have completed four years of college.
Dental Admissions Test (DAT)
Take the DAT at least a year prior to seeking admission to dental school. This computerized test measures general academic ability, comprehension of scientific information and perceptual ability. Completion of at least one year of college level courses in biology and general and organic chemistry is recommended before taking the DAT.
Applying
Admissions committees review credentials such as academic qualifications, the results from the Dental Admissions Test (DAT), grade point average (GPA), letters of recommendation, personal interviews and dental office shadowing experiences. Admission requirements can vary from school to school.
Most dental schools require personal interviews with candidates to assess qualities such as desire to help people, self-confidence, ability to meet challenges, ability to get along with people and capacity to work independently. The personal interview also provides an opportunity to ask about the school.
Apply for admission at least a year in advance of the planned enrollment date. Most dental schools participate in the Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS). For a fee, students can subscribe to this service and complete a single application to apply to multiple dental schools. An online application to the schools participating in AADSAS can be completed at http://www.adea.org/aadsas/ . The AADSAS toll-free number is 800-353-2237
Hope that helps!
JAMRDH -a dental hygienist
Becoming a dentist?
From the American Dental Association website_
While in high school take math and science courses, enroll in chemistry, biology and algebra and consider taking AP (Advanced Placement) science courses. Find out everything you can about dentistry to discover if dentistry is a good fit for you and to demonstrate your interest in the profession.
How? Job shadow or volunteer at your family dentist's office, orthodontist or pediatric dentist's office.Contact a local practicing dentist to answer your questions. If there isn’t a mentor program in your area to pursue job shadowing or volunteering, contact the nearest dental society.
Find out if there are any dental camps or other programs for high school students at nearby dental schools.
Does your high school have health careers clubs? HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) is a national organization with high school chapters offering health profession career information and Learning for Life (Exploring) offers students 14-20 years old programs to explore careers.
Mentoring Program
Would you like to talk with a dentist in your community, ask questions and possibly observe first-hand (job shadow) a dental professional at work? Mentors can help you understand dentistry from the other side of the chair and provide guidance about pursuing dentistry as a career as well as dental team careers.
Learn more about mentoring or find out how to contact the mentor coordinator for your area in the mentoring section of this site.
Join American Student Dental Association (ASDA)
Here’s what some ASDA members say about the benefits of membership:
“Changing the way the laws work and protecting dental students is truly the greatest benefit.”
“The Mouth and other ASDA publications help me understand what life as a dental student is all about.”
“As a high school student I found out just what I need to get prepared for dental school.”
ASDA helps you prepare for dental school by sharing current issues important to dental students and dentistry. ASDA publications are written by dental students and include these free publications
Getting into Dental School: ASDA’s Guide for Predental Students,
ASDA News (monthly newsletter)
Mouth (quarterly journal)
Visit www.asdanet.org/members/join or call 800-621-8099 to become a member
As far as debt goes!!!!
Over 93% of dental students graduate with debt—owing an average of more than $162,155 THOUGH the site also says
Great income (in the $185,940 per year range)
Dental School Program
Earning a doctoral degree in dentistry usually requires four academic years of study. Dental schools award the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). The four years of study leading to the DDS or DMD degree progress as follows:
Years One and Two
Classroom and laboratory instruction in basic health sciences (including anatomy, biochemistry, histology, microbiology, pharmacology and physiology), with an emphasis on dental aspects
Basic principles of oral diagnosis and treatment, may practice on manikins and models, and may begin treating patients later in the second year
Years Three and Four
Students treat patients under the supervision of licensed dental faculty. Procedures cover the broad scope of general dentistry and include opportunities to work in a variety of settings, e.g., community clinics, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
Practice management courses include instruction in effective communication skills, the use of allied dental personnel and business management
If you intend to specialize you need to plan on up to another 2 years after the 4 for the DDS (if you want to be an orthodonist, oral surgeon, etc)
Here is some admission advice-
Dental School Admissions
Prerequisites
Students should contact individual dental schools for specific prerequisite information. Required courses generally include:
8 hours Biology with lab
8 hours Physics
8 hours English
8 hours General Chemistry with lab
8 hours Organic Chemistry with lab
Majoring in science is not a must, but completion of predental science requirements is necessary.
A college undergraduate degree is recommended in preparation for dental school. Most dental students have completed four years of college.
Dental Admissions Test (DAT)
Take the DAT at least a year prior to seeking admission to dental school. This computerized test measures general academic ability, comprehension of scientific information and perceptual ability. Completion of at least one year of college level courses in biology and general and organic chemistry is recommended before taking the DAT.
Applying
Admissions committees review credentials such as academic qualifications, the results from the Dental Admissions Test (DAT), grade point average (GPA), letters of recommendation, personal interviews and dental office shadowing experiences. Admission requirements can vary from school to school.
Most dental schools require personal interviews with candidates to assess qualities such as desire to help people, self-confidence, ability to meet challenges, ability to get along with people and capacity to work independently. The personal interview also provides an opportunity to ask about the school.
Apply for admission at least a year in advance of the planned enrollment date. Most dental schools participate in the Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS). For a fee, students can subscribe to this service and complete a single application to apply to multiple dental schools. An online application to the schools participating in AADSAS can be completed at http://www.adea.org/aadsas/ . The AADSAS toll-free number is 800-353-2237
Hope that helps!
JAMRDH -a dental hygienist
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